Schizoid Personality Test

Basic information
Statements:	28
Duration:	4–6 minutes
Type:	Self-assessment
Publishing year:	2024
Rating Scale:	3-point Likert Scale
Seminal paper:	Deenz Multidimensional Schizoid Personality Scale (DMSPS-28): Measuring Multiple Facets of Schizoid Personality [Preprint]

Schizoid personality test is also available in the following languages:

Question 1 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 2 of 28

I have a limited interest in social or external experiences.

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 3 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 4 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 5 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 6 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 7 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 8 of 28

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

Always

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Never

Question 9 of 28

I avoid making eye contact with others.

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 10 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 11 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 12 of 28

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

Always

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Never

Question 13 of 28

I enjoy spending time alone.

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 14 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 15 of 28

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

Always

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Never

Question 16 of 28

I always feel the need to be left alone.

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 17 of 28

I always feel shy during interactions with others.

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Never

Question 18 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 19 of 28

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

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Never

Question 20 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 21 of 28

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

Always

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Never

Question 22 of 28

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

Always

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Never

Question 23 of 28

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

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Never

Question 24 of 28

I feel uncomfortable in crowded places.

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 25 of 28

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

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Question 26 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 27 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question 28 of 28

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

Always

Sometimes

Never

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Schizoid Personality 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. Participation in this self-assessment quiz is completely anonymous and no data is collected or stored for research purposes.

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] Winarick, D. J. Schizoid Personality Disorder. 181-185.}. 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] Bentall, R. P., Claridge, G. S., & Slade, P. D. (1989). The multidimensional nature of schizotypal traits: A factor analytic study with normal subjects. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 28(4), 363-375.}. 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.

Schizoid personality Facets.

Social detachment: Social detachment is considered major trait of schizoid personality. The constant lack of interest in social activities and showing interest in remaining aloft, leads a person to face difficulty in maintaining and building meaningful relationships with others. The high level indication of being socially detached can indicate the person might have schizoid personality disorder but in some cases, it may be associated with other emotional responses such as stressful situation and other life circumstances.

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. They can’t feel pleasure in the activities which they might once found enjoyable or fulfilling. This might be a symptom of other mental health conditions such as depression, and schizophrenia. ^{[3] Horan, W. P., Brown, S. A., & Blanchard, J. J. (2007). Social anhedonia and schizotypy: The contribution of individual differences in affective traits, stress, and coping. Psychiatry Research, 149(1-3), 147-156.} If you received high score in anhedonia trait, then it means you have difficulty in finding joy and happiness in the activities you might used to love and enjoy. You can take the anhedonia test the pleasure scale.

Blunted affect: In psychiatry, blunted affect is described as the lack of emotional expressions through face, voice, and gestures. The person with blunted affect shows limited facial expressions and responds with limited emotions. The best example would be a person who receives news about a significant life event, such as winning the lottery. Normally, they should display excited expressions. However, this person doesn’t show anything; their emotional responses appear flat and lack intensity.

Solitude: Sometimes when we feel sad or down, he wish to spend time alone but people with schizoid personality are always willing and may enjoy being left alone and isolated. Solitude might be a positive experience for people who are willing to relax and enjoy their own company but excessive isolation can have a negative effect on one’s interpersonal relationships and overall wellbeing. ^{[4] Horan, W. P., Brown, S. A., & Blanchard, J. J. (2007). Social anhedonia and schizotypy: The contribution of individual differences in affective traits, stress, and coping. Psychiatry Research, 149(1-3), 147-156.} If you received a high percentage of likelihood in this trait, and along with other traits then it may be a strong indication of schizoid personality.

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. If someone does not have friends does not mean a person is suffering from any personality disorder but various factors may lead to not being social. Personal preferences or life circumstances can influence the way people build relationships with others. People with schizoid personality disorder feel the desire to be left alone and do not prefer to make friends or have romantic relationships.

References

1. Winarick, D. J. Schizoid Personality Disorder. 181-185. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119547181.ch294 ↩

2. Bentall, R. P., Claridge, G. S., & Slade, P. D. (1989). The multidimensional nature of schizotypal traits: A factor analytic study with normal subjects. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 28(4), 363-375. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8260.1989.tb00840.x ↩

3. Horan, W. P., Brown, S. A., & Blanchard, J. J. (2007). Social anhedonia and schizotypy: The contribution of individual differences in affective traits, stress, and coping. Psychiatry Research, 149(1-3), 147-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2006.06.002 ↩

4. Meehan, K. B., Levy, K. N., Temes, C. M., & Detrixhe, J. J. Solitude and Personality Disorders. 427-444. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118427378.ch24 ↩