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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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.
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Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) Test - Symptoms and Signs
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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