Dispositional Envy Scale (DES) Test

Learn how envy shapes your everyday thoughts and reactions in about 2 minutes. Eight quick items deliver a clear, reliable snapshot useful for personal insight, counseling, or research.

Start Online Test

Questions: 82 minutes

Hi! My name is Freudly, i am an AI therapist, I will give you an interpretation of the test after you complete it.

08:30

October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
Material has been updated

October 2, 2025
Material has been published

27993 views

2180 completions

1776 likes

Scale Explorer

How the Scales are Structured

example score

32/40

Dispositional Envy (DE)

Measures a stable tendency to experience envy across social and personal situations.

Low

Moderate

High

8 – 18: Low | 19 – 29: Moderate | 30 – 40: High

A score of 32 falls in the High range, indicating a pronounced dispositional tendency toward envious feelings in everyday contexts.

Start Online Test

just completed the test

DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Self-growth seekers

41%OF USERS

People who notice comparison and resentment in daily life and want to understand how strongly envy shapes their thoughts and mood.

Therapy and coaching clients

34%OF USERS

Those working on self-esteem, relationships, or motivation who want a quick check of whether envy is a stable, recurring issue.

Psychologists and researchers

25%OF USERS

Professionals using a brief, validated measure to assess dispositional envy in studies, screening, or organizational and clinical work.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

RESULTS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE

What You’ll See After You Finish the Test

Scale Results
— Explained Clearly

Your scores across each test scale, translated into plain, usable insights. Not just numbers, but what they actually mean for your daily life, emotional state, and overall well-being.

AI-Powered
Interpretation

A structured, clinically grounded explanation. Our AI analyzes patterns and relationships between scales to provide a coherent interpretation — without alarmist language.

Statistical
Comparison

See how you compare to others. Your scores are placed in a statistical context, showing percentiles and trends based on anonymized platform data to help you understand what`s typical.

Practical
Recommendations

Actionable guidance tailored to your profile. Receive clear, realistic suggestions you can apply immediately — focused on coping, self-regulation, and realistic next steps.

AI-Detected
Insights

Key patterns you might not notice on your own. Surfacing subtle connections in your responses that help you better understand what may be driving your current results.

Discuss with
an AI Psychologist

Clarify, reflect, and explore right away. Talk through your outcomes, ask questions, and explore meanings in a calm, non-diagnostic dialogue environment.

Start Online Test

Used in 52+ countries

Benchmarking

See How You Compare

Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.

Dispositional Envy Scale (DES)

Average

17.8

Normal range

13.1 — 22.6

min.

max.

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Start Online Test

Featured On

Rated 4.8/5 by Our Customers

“Freudly really helped me discover parts of my personality I hadn’t noticed before. It strengthened the areas where I needed to grow and made me feel more grounded and confident in the parts that already worked well.”

— Emma C., US

“I wanted to understand how serious my ADHD is, and now I finally do. I also realized I need to work on my self-esteem. It has been low for a long time, and that makes daily life harder than it should be.”

— Mateo R., CA

“Reading each question felt like someone really understood me. Even though I’ve already dealt with much of this, reflecting still helped me learn something new about myself.”

— Caroline F., US

“The process is simple. The test covers everything you need, and you’ll get a clear breakdown of your results. For just a few dollars, it’s a great value.”

— Klara N., CZ

“I kept thinking there might be a small chance, but now I know for sure. The questions were easy to understand, and the whole process was straightforward.”

— Bruno M., BR

“I really enjoyed this experience. I learned a lot, and it helped me make sense of my thoughts and the feeling I’ve had for a long time that I may have grown up with undiagnosed ADHD.”

— Alice B., FR

“Great platform — the insights were genuinely meaningful!”

— Daniel W., DE

“Everything was easy to follow. The tools you get at the end are genuinely helpful for self-growth, and the price is very reasonable. I really appreciate that.”

— Sofia M., ES

“Surprisingly accurate — honestly didn’t expect it to nail things so well.”

— Adir B., IL

“There are lots of different tests to pick from, and the price is surprisingly low for how much insight you get.”

— Olivia W., CA

“I was pleasantly surprised when I read the results. It was as if someone had sorted out my messy thoughts and given me useful tips to help me speak with more confidence.”

— Grace O., IE

“It was really solid, very detailed, and it actually helped me make sense of a lot of things.”

— Carla T., TT

“I was really impressed with the report. It was clear, thoughtful, and it reflected things I’ve been noticing about myself.”

— Jade H., US

“The questions made me think deeply and helped me become more self-aware.”

— Brooke S., US

“Reading through most of the questions made me feel understood. Although I’ve already worked through some of these issues, the questions still gave me useful insights and helped me learn more about myself.”

— Ryan M., US

“I usually take one or two tests each month, and this has become a good way for me to see how I’m doing.”

— Lucas W., US

“Most of the time, my results are in the 90 to 98th percentile compared to others. It really makes me feel like there’s something unique about me.”

— Ethan C., US

“I tried out some of the AI’s suggestions, and to be honest, they worked much better than I thought they would. Maybe this thing really is smarter than me.”

— Reece D., AU

Trusted by 22k+ Users Worldwide

CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Any questions left?

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures a stable tendency to experience envy across situations. It focuses on habitual patterns rather than brief, isolated reactions.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion usually takes about 2 minutes. It contains 8 statements.

How should the items be answered?

Read each statement and select the response that best matches typical feelings and behavior. Answer all items based on usual experience, not a single recent event.

How are scores interpreted?

Higher scores indicate a stronger dispositional tendency toward envy. Lower scores indicate that envy is less characteristic or less frequent.

How can the results be used?

Results can support clinical screening, research, or workplace and group assessments of interpersonal dynamics. Findings are best interpreted alongside other information rather than as a stand-alone diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Dispositional Envy Scale (DES) Test

envy

This measure assesses individual differences in envy as a relatively stable tendency in everyday life. The Dispositional Envy Scale (DES) is intended to capture the frequency and intensity of envious thoughts and feelings across typical interpersonal contexts. It was developed by R. H. Smith and S. H. Kim.

The instrument consists of 8 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Responses are summed to yield a total score, with higher scores reflecting greater dispositional envy. The Dispositional Envy Scale (DES) may be used in clinical, counseling, and research settings to support case formulation or to examine associations between envy and related emotional or interpersonal functioning.

Author: R. H. Smith, S. H. Kim

Literature: Smith, R. H., Parrott, W. G., Diener, E. F., Hoyle, R. H., & Kim, S. H. Dispositional envy. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. 1999.; Roberts, G. C. (Ed.). Advances in motivation in sport and exercise. Human Kinetics. 2001.

Test Question Form