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Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26)

Normative and Psychometric Statistics
ROBUST N=613 α=0.889 48Countries
Abstract

Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26) normative dataset currently contains 613 participant records collected between Jun 4, 2026 and Sep 3, 2026 .

This psychometric dataset currently includes 613 anonymous participant responses collected through voluntary participation. The observed mean score was 61.55 with a standard deviation of 15.44, indicating moderate score variability within the sampled population. Internal consistency reliability analysis demonstrated good reliability (Cronbach alpha = 0.889). Observed skewness (-0.68) and kurtosis (0.77) were examined as indicators of distribution quality. The score distribution appeared reasonably balanced and did not suggest substantial departures from normality.

613
Participants
48
Countries
26
Scale Items
0.889
Reliability
Table 1
Dataset Overview
Assessment Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26)
Research Status Robust Dataset
Dataset Maturity 85 /100 — ROBUST
Participants 613
Countries Represented 48
Items 26
Dimensions 3
Data Collection Period Jun 4, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026
Reliability α = 0.889
Note. The current Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26) dataset contains 613 participant records collected from 48 countries. Dataset maturity reflects sample size, geographic diversity, and internal consistency reliability.
Table 2
Descriptive Statistics
Statistic Value
Mean Score 61.55%
Median Score 64
Standard Deviation 15.44
Variance 238.51
Standard Error 0.62
95% CI Lower 60.33
95% CI Upper 62.77
Minimum Score 4%
Maximum Score 96%
Observed Range 92
Note. M = 61.55, SD = 15.44, Median = 64. The 95% confidence interval ranged from 60.33 to 62.77.
Table 3
Sample Characteristics
Variable Summary
Participants N = 613
Countries 48
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 48 countries. The largest contribution originated from DE (25% of available geographic records).
Table 4
Percentile Norms
Percentile Score Interpretation
10th 40% Very Low
25th 52% Below Average
50th 64% Average
75th 71% Above Average
90th 81% 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 = 61.55, SD = 15.44). Distribution characteristics included skewness (-0.68) and kurtosis (0.77). Distribution indices suggested no substantial departures from normality.
Table 5
Reliability Analysis
Metric Value
Cronbach Alpha 0.889
Reliability Classification Good
Participants 613
Items 26
Standard Error 0.62
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 Q2 0.61 Excellent Q10 0.6 Excellent Q4 0.6 Excellent Q6 0.58 Excellent Q1 0.58 Excellent Q12 0.57 Excellent Q5 0.57 Excellent Q25 0.57 Excellent Q22 0.57 Excellent Q8 0.56 Excellent Q3 0.56 Excellent Q14 0.48 Acceptable Q23 0.47 Acceptable Q16 0.46 Acceptable Q20 0.46 Acceptable Q11 0.46 Acceptable Q9 0.45 Acceptable Q24 0.45 Acceptable Q21 0.44 Acceptable Q13 0.43 Acceptable Q18 0.41 Acceptable Q7 0.37 Acceptable Q19 0.36 Acceptable Q15 0.36 Acceptable Q17 0.31 Acceptable Q26 -0.08 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 identified1 itemthat may benefit from future review.

Items Recommended for Future Review
  • Q26 (r = -0.08)
    I sometimes get emotional.
The lowest item–total correlation was observed for Q26 ("I sometimes get emotional."; r = -0.07), indicating comparatively weaker alignment with the overall construct.
Table 7
Dimension Norms
Dimension Mean SD N
Imagination / Introspection 68.8% 19.37 613
Daydreaming Absorption 56.27% 18.96 613
Attention Difficulties 55.07% 20.34 613
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 (68.8%), whereas the lowest observed dimension was Attention Difficulties (55.1%). The observed difference between dimensions was 13.7 percentage points. Moderate variation was observed between dimensions.
Table 8
Dataset Growth Summary
Metric Value
Current Participants 613
Countries 48
Collection Start Jun 4, 2026
Collection End Sep 3, 2026
Months Recorded 4
Note. Growth statistics summarize cumulative participation throughout the observed data collection period.
Normative Data Notice

A total of 613 participant responses were available for this assessment. Dimension-level norms were calculated using 613 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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