Posttraumatic Growth and Devaluation Questionnaire Test
In about 9 minutes, it helps you see how you have changed after trauma, including signs of growth and decline. The results give a balanced snapshot to guide support, therapy goals, or next steps.
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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.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.
Disappointment/Skepticism (D)
Average
1.6
Normal range
0.7 — 2.4
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5
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Loss of the Meaning of Existence (LotMoE)
Average
3
Normal range
2.3 — 3.6
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0
max.
5
majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Interpersonal Burnout (IB)
Average
1.6
Normal range
0.8 — 2.3
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5
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Inner tension (It)
Average
1.5
Normal range
0.8 — 2.1
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5
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Post-Traumatic Devaluation (PTD) (PD()
Average
3
Normal range
2.3 — 3.7
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0
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5
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Interpersonal Optimism (IO)
Average
2.3
Normal range
1.6 — 2.9
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0
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5
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Meaningfulness of Life (MoL)
Average
2.9
Normal range
2 — 3.8
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5
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
The Ability to Empathize (TAtE)
Average
2
Normal range
1.2 — 2.9
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0
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5
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Inner Freedom (IF)
Average
3.7
Normal range
3.1 — 4.3
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0
max.
5
majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) (PG()
Average
2.2
Normal range
1.4 — 3
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5
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures perceived positive changes and perceived negative changes that may follow a difficult or traumatic event. It provides separate scores for growth and for devaluation.
Who is this questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for adolescents and adults who have experienced a highly stressful or traumatic event. It is used in clinical, counseling, and research settings.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 9 minutes. The questionnaire includes 48 items.
How should items be answered?
Select the response that best reflects changes since the event, based on overall experience rather than a single day. Answer every item if possible, using the same time frame throughout.
How should results be interpreted?
Higher growth scores indicate stronger perceived positive changes, and higher devaluation scores indicate stronger perceived negative changes. Scores describe self-reported change and are not a diagnosis.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
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Posttraumatic Growth and Devaluation Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs
This self-report measure is designed to assess perceived psychological changes following exposure to highly stressful or traumatic events. The Posttraumatic Growth and Devaluation Questionnaire evaluates both positive shifts (growth) and negative shifts (devaluation) to support a more balanced clinical formulation. It is commonly used to characterize post-event adaptation in clinical and research contexts.
The Posttraumatic Growth and Devaluation Questionnaire consists of 48 items and typically requires about 9 minutes to complete. It was developed by Lawrence G. Calhoun and Richard G. Tedeschi. Results are generally interpreted as indicators of the respondent’s perceived post-event change across constructive and adverse domains, and may be integrated with clinical interview findings and other measures as appropriate.
Author: Lawrence G. Calhoun, Richard G. Tedeschi
Literature: Tedeschi, R. G., & Calhoun, L. G. Posttraumatic growth: Conceptual foundations and empirical evidence. Psychological Inquiry. 2004.; Taku, K., Tedesda, R. G., & Shakespeare-Finch, J. Posttraumatic growth (PTG) and posttraumatic depreciation (PTD) across ten countries: Global valuation of the PTG-PTO theoretical model. Personality and Individual Differences. 2021.
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