Deenz Dependent Personality Scale (DDPS)

Dependent personality test is an interactive version of Deenz Dependent Personality Scale (DDPS). This self-test / quiz is designed to measure dependent personality tendencies on a spectrum by assessing four key domains: Emotional Reliance (need for reassurance and support), Decision-Making Dependence, Fear of Abandonment, and Submissiveness.

This digital version of the scale is provided in the form of a quiz and helps in better visualizing, scoring, and interpreting results. Dependent Personality Quiz is not part of the original research publication and is intended for educational purposes only.

The scale measures subclinical traits which are not considered sufficient for a clinical diagnosis of Dependent Personality Disorder.

The key domains assessed by this scale are:

• Decision Dependence
• Fear of Abandonment
• Submissiveness
• Attachment Need

The assessment consists of 20 statements and typically requires 3–5 minutes to complete.

The original research suggests that the Dependent Personality Scale can be administered to adolescents aged 12 years and above due to its simple language structure. However, younger participants should complete the assessment under supervision.

Adults aged 16 years and older can generally complete and interpret the questionnaire independently.

The assessment contains 20 items scored on a five-point agreement scale.

Raw Score Range: 0–80

Reverse Scored Items:

Decision Dependence:
Items 1, 2

Fear of Abandonment:
Items 9, 10

Submissiveness:
Items 14, 15

Attachment Need:
Items 19, 20

Dimension scores are standardized to a 0–100 scale.

I can decide things on my own without asking anyone.

I feel okay making my own plans and doing them alone.

I ask my friends or family what to do a lot.

I feel unsure when I have to start something by myself.

I like to check with someone before I make a choice.

I feel scared when I am alone.

I worry that my friends or family will leave me.

I feel sad if someone I like goes away.

I feel fine when my friends or family are not around.

I am not worried if I am by myself.

I don’t tell people what I really think because I am afraid.

I let others choose what games we play even if I don’t want to.

I say yes even if I secretly don’t agree.

I can say what I want even if someone disagrees.

I can tell people no if I don’t want something.

I like it when someone helps me do things.

I like to be close to my friends or family a lot.

I feel happy when someone cares for me.

I can do things on my own without anyone helping me.

I am okay doing things alone without needing others.