Gender Dysphoria Test

Basic information

Statements:25
Duration:3–6 minutes
Rating Scale:5-point Likert Scale
Type:Self-assessment
Publishing year:2023
Validity:Deen Mohd Dar. Validation and Psychometric Properties of Deenz Gender Dysphoria Scale (DGDS-25): A Comprehensive Assessment Tool for Gender Dysphoria Tendencies. Preprint: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.170870547.77564839/v1

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Question 1 of 25

I'm comfortable being the gender I am.

Question 2 of 25

I feel okay with the sex I was assigned at birth.

Question 3 of 25

I don't like some parts of my body.

Question 4 of 25

I wish some parts of my body were different.

Question 5 of 25

I believe certain parts of my body don't match who I am.

Question 6 of 25

I often think about being a different gender.

Question 7 of 25

Sometimes I act or dress like a different gender.

Question 8 of 25

I've pretended to be the opposite gender.

Question 9 of 25

I don't like it when official papers show my birth-assigned gender.

Question 10 of 25

In my dreams, I've been the opposite gender.

Question 11 of 25

I am considering changing my name to one of the opposite gender

Question 12 of 25

People sometimes expect me to behave a certain way.

Question 13 of 25

My mood fluctuates based on how I feel about my body.

Question 14 of 25

My mood improves when I can hide aspects of my body.

Question 15 of 25

I feel happier alone than with others.

Question 16 of 25

I keep silent about my true feelings about my body.

Question 17 of 25

I daydream about the physical changes I desire.

Question 18 of 25

I privately research ways to change my body.

Question 19 of 25

I have a strong desire to change my body.

Question 20 of 25

I skip gatherings focusing on appearance.

Question 21 of 25

I isolate myself to avoid judgment or rejection.

Question 22 of 25

Being seen or treated as the other gender is something I deeply desire.

Question 23 of 25

I enjoy spending time with friends of the other gender more than my own.

Question 24 of 25

I often doubt myself and my abilities.

Question 25 of 25

I have faced bullying and harassment for being different.

Deenz Gender Dysphoria Scale (DGDS-25) is preliminary instrument for measuring tendencies towards Gender Dysphoria in general population. This tool is not designed to make self-diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria. Participation in this quiz is completely anonymous, and the results provided are solely meant for educational purposes. We do not store or use them for research purposes.

The term gender identity disorder was replaced by gender dysphoria in the fifth edition (DSM-5) published by the American Psychiatric Association. Gender dysphoria is the experience of distress that is caused by emotional or psychological gender identity that does not align with the sex assigned a birth. Gender dysphoria can significantly impact various aspects of life. [1] Atkinson, Sean R., and Darren Russell. “Gender dysphoria.” Australian family physician 44.11 (2015): 792-796.Individuals experiencing gender dysphoria may encounter emotional, social, and interpersonal relationship challenges, profoundly affecting their mental and overall well-being.

Deenz Gender Dysphoria Scale (DGDS-25) is used to access dissatisfaction with gender identity, expressions and distress. It also evaluates your behavior for measuring the impact of distress and discomfort on various domains of life.

Deenz Gender Dysphoria Scale (DGDS-26)

Over the years, there was a lot of debate and criticism, which led to a change in the classifications, perspectives, and understanding of gender related distress and discomforts. Due to the lack of awareness, people who are experiencing distress and discomfort due to aligned gender identities do not seek professional help. [2] Steensma, T. D., Biemond, R., & Cohen-Kettenis, P. T. (2011). Desisting and persisting gender dysphoria after childhood: A qualitative follow-up study. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

The initial development of the scale was influenced by a ongoing researches and shifted focus from gender identity disorder to a more nuanced understanding of Gender related distress and wellbeing. [3] Cohen-Kettenis, P.T., Pfäfflin, F. The DSM Diagnostic Criteria for Gender Identity Disorder in Adolescents and Adults. Arch Sex Behav 39, 499–513 (2010).

The scale items was generated by utilizing the lecture reviews and by consulting DSM-iv criteria for making the diagnosis. The initial development was based on the 54 items and by piloting testing phase the scale items where reduced to 25. Conducting a case study on validation of the scale was not possible currently because conducting the study in general population does not serve the purpose of the scale. The effective case study will require a large group of people who might have already experienced the symptoms related to gender related distress in social and interpersonal relationships. The results of pilot testing suggests promising results of internal consistency and reliability of the scale. Further research should focus on the validation of the scale on large group of people from various gender identities and cultural backgrounds.

References

  1. Atkinson, Sean R., and Darren Russell. “Gender dysphoria.” Australian family physician 44.11 (2015): 792-796. Researchgate ↩

  2. Steensma, T. D., Biemond, R., & Cohen-Kettenis, P. T. (2011). Desisting and persisting gender dysphoria after childhood: A qualitative follow-up study. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104510378303 ↩

  3. Cohen-Kettenis, P.T., Pfäfflin, F. The DSM Diagnostic Criteria for Gender Identity Disorder in Adolescents and Adults. Arch Sex Behav 39, 499–513 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-009-9562-y ↩

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