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Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ)

Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) Test

Understand how strongly appearance worries affect your life in about 2 minutes. Seven quick items provide a clear severity signal to guide next steps and support.

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October 2, 2025

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Dysmorphic Concern (DC)

Assesses the severity of anxiety and preoccupation related to one’s body and appearance.

Low concern

Moderate concern

High concern

0 – 6: Low concern | 7 – 13: Moderate concern | 14 – 21: High concern

A score of 2 falls in the Low concern range, suggesting minimal appearance-related anxiety at this time.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Looks-related anxiety sufferers

41%OF USERS

People who frequently worry about perceived flaws and notice it affecting their mood, confidence, or daily life.

Teens and young adults

34%OF USERS

Young people feeling pressured by appearance standards who want a quick check of how intense their self-image concerns are.

Therapy and screening seekers

25%OF USERS

People in counseling or being screened by a professional who need a brief snapshot of body-image distress severity.

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for the level of distress and preoccupation related to perceived appearance flaws. It also indicates whether appearance-related worries may be interfering with daily functioning.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and adults who report concern about their appearance. It is suitable for individual screening and group screening contexts.

How long does it take and what is the format?

Completion time is about 2 minutes. It includes 7 items rated by selecting the response that best matches recent thoughts and feelings.

How should responses be completed?

Answer all items based on typical experiences and recent concerns rather than a single isolated event. Responses should reflect the first accurate choice without extended deliberation.

How should scores be interpreted?

Higher scores indicate greater appearance-related anxiety and concern. Results are a screening signal and do not establish a diagnosis; clinically significant scores may warrant further evaluation by a qualified professional.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) Test

body dysmorphic disorder body image

Concerns about perceived appearance flaws can range from normative dissatisfaction to clinically significant preoccupation. The Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) is a brief self-report screening measure designed to gauge the intensity and impact of dysmorphic concerns.

Developed by Paul M. Salkovskis, it consists of 7 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Respondents rate thoughts, worries, and related distress about their appearance.

Scores from the Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) can help clinicians identify individuals who may warrant further assessment for body image–related preoccupation and associated distress or impairment. Results should be interpreted in context and are not diagnostic on their own.

Author: david-m-clark, Paul M. Salkovskis

Literature: Phillips, K. A. The broken mirror: Understanding and treating body dysmorphic disorder. Oxford University Press. 2005.; Oosthuizen, P., Lambert, T., & Castle, D. J. Dysmorphic concern: Prevalence and associations with clinical variables. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 1998.

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