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Psychological Difficulties Questionnaire Test

Understand family and close-relationship strain in about 7 minutes. A 33 item snapshot helps spot key trouble areas and track change over time.
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October 2, 2025
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15/33
Psychological Difficulties (PD)
Measures the respondent’s subjective level of psychological difficulties and discomfort in close family relationships.
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0 – 12: Low | 13 – 23: Moderate (optimal) | 24 – 33: High
A score of 15 falls in the Moderate (optimal) range, suggesting a generally balanced level of perceived difficulties without pronounced distress.
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Parents in relationship strain
41%OF USERS
Married adults with children who feel growing tension at home and want to pinpoint what exactly is causing conflict with a partner or kids.
Couples in counseling or therapy
34%OF USERS
Clients already working with a psychologist who need a quick baseline and a way to track changes in family comfort over time.
Quietly dissatisfied spouses
25%OF USERS
People who seem fine outwardly but notice irritability, emotional distance, or resentment and want to clarify their level of internal discomfort in close relationships.
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures perceived psychological difficulties in close interpersonal relationships. It focuses on tension and discomfort related to marriage and relationships with children.
Who is this questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for adults who are married and have children. It is not designed for individuals without these family roles.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
It includes 33 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete.
How should items be answered?
Each item should be answered based on current feelings and typical reactions in family situations. Responses should reflect the first, most accurate impression rather than extended reflection.
How are results used in practice?
Results help identify areas of relationship strain that may require clinical attention. Repeated administrations can be used to monitor change over time during counseling or therapy.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Questionnaire of Psychological Difficulties, QPD Test

Psychological Difficulties Questionnaire Test

psychotherapy

This brief self-report measure is designed to screen for perceived difficulties in close interpersonal and family relationships. The Psychological Difficulties Questionnaire helps document subjective distress related to marital/partner functioning and parent–child interactions.

It contains 33 items and typically requires about 7 minutes to complete. Responses can be used to support initial clinical formulation and to monitor perceived change over time during counseling or psychotherapy. The Psychological Difficulties Questionnaire is attributed to Michael Rutter.

Author: Michael Rutter
Literature: Groth-Marnat, G. Handbook of psychological assessment. John Wiley & Sons. 1997.
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