Deenz Multidimensional Schizoid Personality Scale (DMSPS)

Schizoid personality test/quiz is the digital adaptation of (DMSPS-28) which is based on the preliminary version of the research on development and validation of the scale.

Schizoid personality refers to a person who often prefers staying alone and shows very little or lack interest in social relationships. People with this type of personality may appear emotionally cold and stays ways from social activities [1]. They may actively avoid both close relationships and romantic ones.

Modern psychology emphasizes understanding Schizoid Personality from a multidimensional perspective, as it shares characteristics similar to other mental health conditions such as social anxiety disorder and schizophrenia [2]. The multidimensional aspect may lead to misdiagnosis, highlighting the need for a comprehensive scale capable of measuring all relevant traits.

The purpose of Deenz Multidimensional Schizoid Personality Scale is to measure subclinical traits and their impact on interpersonal relationships among the general population. The primary objective is to evaluate specific traits and determine whether the participant might show indications or likelihood of developing clinical traits or schizoid personality disorder.

The assessment consists of 28 statements and typically requires 4–6 minutes to complete. Participants respond to statements describing social preferences, emotional experiences, interpersonal functioning, and internal thought processes.

The DMSPS-28 contains 28 items scored on a 3-point Likert scale.

The assessment evaluates six dimensions:

Social Detachment: The constant lack of interest in social activities and showing interest in remaining aloof leads a person to face difficulty in maintaining and building meaningful relationships with others.

Anhedonia: People with schizoid personality experience anhedonia symptoms. Anhedonia in psychological perspectives is described as the inability to experience pleasure and interest in day-to-day activities.

Blunted Affect: In psychiatry, blunted affect is described as the lack of emotional expressions through face, voice, and gestures.

Solitude: Sometimes when we feel sad or down, we wish to spend time alone, but people with schizoid personality are always willing and may enjoy being left alone and isolated.

Friendlessness: Friendlessness is the state of being without friends and lacking interest in making friends. People with Schizoid Personality are unwilling to build social connections and enjoy being without friends.

Introspection

Higher scores indicate greater expression of schizoid personality-related characteristics.

I have a strong preference for being alone rather than spending time with others.

I have a limited interest in social or external experiences.

I feel uncomfortable or anxious when I'm around other people.

I find it difficult to initiate conversations or maintain social interactions with others.

I lost interest in activities or hobbies that I used to enjoy.

I find it difficult to feel happy, even when good things happen to me or around me.

I often noticed a change in my motivation or energy levels.

I find it difficult to imagine future plans or goals that I would enjoy pursuing.

I avoid making eye contact with others.

I seem unresponsive to situations that would normally trigger emotions such as joy, excitement, or even tears of happiness.

I always prefer to stay quiet and not contribute to the discussion.

I do not want to face people directly when they are talking to me.

I enjoy spending time alone.

Spending time alone helps me to feel more relaxed, refreshed, and creative.

I do not feel comfortable with a lot of stimulation or noise.

I always feel the need to be left alone.

I always feel shy during interactions with others.

I frequently experience the feeling of being excluded or left out from social events or gatherings.

I often experience the feeling of not fitting in or belonging in social groups or settings.

I always feel like I don't have any close friends or confidants to share my thoughts, feelings, or experiences with.

I sometimes feel angry, but I am unable to express my anger through outbursts or emotional displays.

I always feel uncomfortable when someone touches or hugs me, and I do not like it.

I do not like having superficial relationships or connections with others, as I prefer deeper and more meaningful connections.

I feel uncomfortable in crowded places.

I often spend a lot of time reflecting on my own thoughts and feelings.

I tend to rely on my own beliefs and values rather than seeking outside input.

I often find myself lost in thought and imagining different scenarios.

I always feel disappointed or unsatisfied with reality and prefer to spend time in my own imaginary world.