Socio-Psychological Distance Scale Test
See how close or distant people feel in shared life or work in about 8 minutes. Get clear, practical insight into trust and comfort to spot barriers and strengthen relationships.
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BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Self-Image (Si) (S()
Average
29
Normal range
24 — 34.1
min.
6
max.
42
Majority
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Behavioral Distance (Act-d) (BD()
Average
42
Normal range
33.5 — 50.5
min.
8
max.
56
Majority
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Emotional Distance (Emo-d) (ED()
Average
33.7
Normal range
24.2 — 43.3
min.
9
max.
63
Majority
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Communicative Distance (Com-d) (CD()
Average
35.7
Normal range
26.9 — 44.5
min.
9
max.
63
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Cognitive Distance (Cog-d) (CD()
Average
35.6
Normal range
27 — 44.3
min.
9
max.
63
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this assessment measure?
It measures perceived closeness versus distance in a specific relationship based on trust, mutual understanding, and comfort with spending time together.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 8 minutes. The assessment includes 41 questions.
What type of relationship should be rated?
Ratings are made for one selected person at a time. The same format can be used across relationship types such as family, friendship, work, or romantic partnerships.
How should responses be given?
Each item should be answered based on current, typical experience with the selected person. Responses should reflect actual comfort and contact, not preferred or ideal conditions.
How are results reported and interpreted?
Results are provided as raw scores indicating the level of perceived distance. Raw scores can be converted to T-scores using relationship-specific norms to support interpretation.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
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Socio-Psychological Distance Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs
This measure is designed to assess perceived closeness versus distance in interpersonal relationships. The Socio-Psychological Distance Scale captures subjective comfort, trust, and willingness to engage with another person across varying relational contexts. It consists of 41 items and typically requires about 8 minutes to complete.
Respondents rate perceived interpersonal proximity, yielding a raw score that reflects the degree of perceived distance. The Socio-Psychological Distance Scale is commonly used to support clinical or organizational assessment of relationship dynamics (e.g., in couples, family, or group settings) and to identify areas of relative connection versus perceived barriers. The original Bogardus measure is attributed to Emory S. Bogardus.
Author: Emory S. Bogardus
Literature: Hall, E. T. The hidden dimension. Doubleday. 1966.
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