Scopophobia Test - Deenz Social Observation Fear Scale (DSOFS)

Deenz Social Observation Fear Scale (DSOFS)

Background

Scopophobia, also known as the fear of being watched or observed, is characterized by persistent anxiety, discomfort, or distress when an individual believes that other people are looking at, evaluating, or paying attention to them. Although many people occasionally feel self-conscious, individuals with elevated scopophobia often experience excessive worry about being noticed, judged, criticized, or embarrassed during everyday situations.

Fear of observation may lead to avoidance of public places, reduced participation in social activities, difficulty speaking in front of others, and increased self-monitoring. These reactions can interfere with education, employment, relationships, and overall quality of life.

The Deenz Social Observation Fear Scale (DSOFS) was developed to provide a multidimensional assessment of emotional reactions, thoughts, attention patterns, confidence, avoidance behaviors, and coping strategies associated with fear of social observation.

Procedure

Read each statement carefully and answer honestly based on how you usually think, feel, or behave. Choose the response that best represents your typical experience.

Scoring & Interpretation

The Deenz Social Observation Fear Scale (DSOFS) consists of three assessment parts.

Part 1: Feelings

Dimensions: Anxiety (4 items) - Evaluation (4 items) - Embarrassment (4 items) - Awareness (4 items)

Total Items: 16

Part 2: Thoughts

Dimensions: Evaluation (4 items) - Worry (4 items) - Attention (4 items) - Confidence (4 items)

Total Items: 16

Each dimension contains one reverse-scored item.

Raw Score Range: 0–192

Percentage Score = (Raw Score ÷ 192) × 100

Deenz Social Observation Fear Scale (DSOFS) Questionnaire

Instructions & Terms

Below is the Deenz Social Observation Fear Scale (DSOFS), a digitally adapted 32- items self-assessment questionnaire.

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Sources

Dar, D. M. Deenz Social Observation Fear Scale (DSOFS). DrDeenz Research Project.

American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed., text rev.; DSM-5-TR).

Clark, D. M., & Wells, A. (1995). A cognitive model of social phobia. In Social Phobia: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment.

Leary, M. R. (1983). Social anxiousness: The construct and its measurement. Journal of Personality Assessment, 47(1), 66–75.

Version History

Version 1.0 – Initial release.

Scopophobia Test – Deenz Social Observation Fear Scale (DSOFS)