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Gelotophobia Questionnaire (GELOPH-15)

Gelotophobia Questionnaire (GELOPH-15) Test

Understand how strongly you fear being laughed at or looking ridiculous in about 3 minutes. A quick 15 item screen that supports case planning and tracks change over time.

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How the Scales are Structured

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2/4

Gelotophobia Total Score (GTS)

Measures the intensity of fear of being laughed at or appearing foolish in the eyes of others.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 1.3: Low | 1.4 – 2.3: Moderate | 2.4 – 4: High

A score of 2 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency to interpret others’ laughter or jokes as potentially ridiculing.

example score

3/4

Self-Perception (S)

Measures sensitivity and suspiciousness about being laughed at, including a tendency to interpret others’ laughter as mockery or insult.

Low sensitivity

Moderate sensitivity

High sensitivity

1 – 2: Low sensitivity | 2.1 – 3: Moderate sensitivity | 3.1 – 4: High sensitivity

A score of 3 indicates moderate sensitivity to ridicule, meaning laughter may sometimes be interpreted as directed at you or as disrespectful.

example score

3/4

Social Reactivity (SR)

Measures how a person typically reacts in social situations involving laughter, including sensitivity to others’ reactions and potential avoidance of being laughed at.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2: Low | 2.1 – 3: Moderate | 3.1 – 4: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable sensitivity to laughter-related social cues with some tendency toward caution or restriction in such situations.

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Socially anxious adults

41%OF USERS

People who frequently worry they will be laughed at and avoid speaking up, joking, or being the center of attention.

Clients in therapy

33%OF USERS

People already working with a psychologist or psychotherapist who want a quick screening of fear of ridicule to guide support.

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26%OF USERS

People facing presentations, interviews, or new social groups who want to understand why embarrassment and teasing feel especially threatening.

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Overall Gelotophobia Score (OGS)

Average

3.1

Normal range

2.6 — 3.6

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Self-perception (S)

Average

2.7

Normal range

2.3 — 3.1

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Social Responsiveness (SR)

Average

2.5

Normal range

1.9 — 3

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures fear of being laughed at or appearing ridiculous. It captures worry about negative reactions to one’s behavior or humor.

How is it administered?

It consists of 15 brief statements rated by the respondent. Completion typically takes about 3 minutes.

How should responses be chosen?

Select the option that best matches typical feelings or behavior. Answer all items using the same response scale.

How are results interpreted?

Scores reflect the severity of fear of ridicule from low to high. Interpretation should consider context and is not a standalone diagnosis.

Who developed and adapted the instrument?

It was developed by W. Ruch and R. Proyer (2008). A Russian adaptation was completed by E. M. Ivanova, S. N. Enikolopov, and colleagues (2011).

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Gelotophobia Questionnaire (GELOPH-15) Test

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The Gelotophobia Questionnaire (GELOPH-15) is a brief self-report measure used to screen for fear of being laughed at or becoming the target of ridicule. It is intended to support clinical interviewing and case formulation by characterizing concerns about appearing foolish and related social-evaluative anxiety.

Developed by René T. Proyer and Willibald Ruch, it consists of 15 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete. Responses are summed to yield an overall index of gelotophobia severity.

In clinical and research settings, the Gelotophobia Questionnaire (GELOPH-15) may be used as an adjunct to broader assessment of social functioning, self-consciousness, and avoidance behaviors. Results should be interpreted in context with presenting concerns, history, and other assessment data rather than used as a standalone basis for diagnosis.

Author: René T. Proyer, Willibald Ruch

Literature: Ruch, W., & Proyer, R. T. The fear of being laughed at: Individual and group differences in gelotophobia. Humor: International Journal of Humor Research. 2008.

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