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Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26)

Normative and Psychometric Statistics
ROBUST N=784 α=0.883 59Countries
Abstract

Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26) normative dataset currently contains 784 participant records collected between Jun 4, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026 .

This psychometric dataset currently includes 784 anonymous participant responses collected through voluntary participation. The observed mean score was 62.11 with a standard deviation of 14.99, indicating moderate score variability within the sampled population. Internal consistency reliability analysis demonstrated good reliability (Cronbach alpha = 0.883). Observed skewness (-0.67) and kurtosis (0.72) were examined as indicators of distribution quality. The score distribution appeared reasonably balanced and did not suggest substantial departures from normality.

784
Participants
59
Countries
26
Scale Items
0.883
Reliability
Table 1
Dataset Overview
Assessment Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26)
Research Status Robust Dataset
Dataset Maturity 85 /100 — ROBUST
Participants 784
Countries Represented 59
Items 26
Dimensions 3
Data Collection Period Jun 4, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Reliability α = 0.883
Note. The current Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26) dataset contains 784 participant records collected from 59 countries. Dataset maturity reflects sample size, geographic diversity, and internal consistency reliability.
Table 2
Descriptive Statistics
Statistic Value
Mean Score 62.11%
Median Score 65
Standard Deviation 14.99
Variance 224.72
Standard Error 0.54
95% CI Lower 61.06
95% CI Upper 63.16
Minimum Score 4%
Maximum Score 96%
Observed Range 92
Note. M = 62.11, SD = 14.99, Median = 65. The 95% confidence interval ranged from 61.06 to 63.16.
Table 3
Sample Characteristics
Variable Summary
Participants N = 784
Countries 59
Age Information Available
Gender Information Available
Note. Demographic information was collected voluntarily. Participant counts may vary across demographic categories when information was not reported.
Figure 1
Global Participation
Note. Participants were represented across 59 countries. The largest contribution originated from DE (29.7% of available geographic records).
Table 4
Percentile Norms
Percentile Score Interpretation
10th 42% Very Low
25th 52% Below Average
50th 65% Average
75th 71% Above Average
90th 80% Elevated
Note. Percentile values provide preliminary normative benchmarks derived from the current Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26) sample.
Figure 2
Score Distribution
Note. Observed scores ranged from 4% to 96% (M = 62.11, SD = 14.99). Distribution characteristics included skewness (-0.67) and kurtosis (0.72). Distribution indices suggested no substantial departures from normality.
Table 5
Reliability Analysis
Metric Value
Cronbach Alpha 0.883
Reliability Classification Good
Participants 784
Items 26
Standard Error 0.54
Note. Internal consistency was estimated using Cronbach alpha. Reliability estimates are based on the current normative dataset and may change as additional responses are collected.
Item–Total Correlations
Item Item Quality r Rating Q4 0.59 Excellent Q6 0.59 Excellent Q2 0.58 Excellent Q5 0.58 Excellent Q10 0.58 Excellent Q25 0.55 Excellent Q12 0.55 Excellent Q1 0.53 Excellent Q22 0.53 Excellent Q3 0.53 Excellent Q8 0.53 Excellent Q21 0.48 Acceptable Q20 0.47 Acceptable Q24 0.46 Acceptable Q9 0.44 Acceptable Q14 0.44 Acceptable Q18 0.43 Acceptable Q23 0.43 Acceptable Q16 0.42 Acceptable Q19 0.41 Acceptable Q13 0.39 Acceptable Q11 0.39 Acceptable Q7 0.36 Acceptable Q15 0.35 Acceptable Q17 0.27 Weak Q26 -0.09 Problematic
Item Analysis Interpretation

Item–total correlations were generally strong across the assessment, indicating that most items contribute effectively to the measurement of the underlying construct. The analysis identified2 itemsthat may benefit from future review.

Items Recommended for Future Review
  • Q17 (r = 0.27)
    Focus on one thing at a time.
  • Q26 (r = -0.09)
    I sometimes get emotional.
The lowest item–total correlation was observed for Q26 ("I sometimes get emotional."; r = -0.09), indicating comparatively weaker alignment with the overall construct.
Table 7
Dimension Norms
Dimension Mean SD N
Imagination / Introspection 69.77% 18.63 784
Daydreaming Absorption 56.53% 18.93 784
Attention Difficulties 54.9% 19.81 784
Note. Dimension statistics summarize normative performance across the major constructs measured by Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26).
Figure 5
Dimension Profile
Note. The highest observed dimension was Imagination / Introspection (69.8%), whereas the lowest observed dimension was Attention Difficulties (54.9%). The observed difference between dimensions was 14.9 percentage points. Moderate variation was observed between dimensions.
Table 8
Dataset Growth Summary
Metric Value
Current Participants 784
Countries 59
Collection Start Jun 4, 2026
Collection End Oct 31, 2026
Months Recorded 5
Note. Growth statistics summarize cumulative participation throughout the observed data collection period.
Normative Data Notice

A total of 784 participant responses were available for this assessment. Dimension-level norms were calculated using 784 valid response records. Approximately 0 response record(s) were excluded from dimension-level normative calculations due to incomplete response patterns.

Limitations

Normative statistics are derived from voluntary participation and may not represent all populations. Reliability estimates, percentile norms, and dimension statistics should be interpreted in the context of the current sample and may change as additional responses are collected.

Ethical Statement

All records included in this dataset were collected anonymously. No personally identifying information is stored. Data are intended for educational, psychometric, and research purposes.

Recommended Citation

Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26). Research Dataset. Retrieved from https://drdeenz.com/maladaptive-daydreaming-test/statistics/

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