Scale Overview & Construct
17-item questionnaire assessing how people cope with disgust-eliciting situations, across Prevention, Behavioral, and Cognitive coping strategies.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only. The original instrument has several items contributing to two subscales at once; this platform tags each item with only its primary subscale, since its schema supports one subscale per item.
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: von Spreckelsen et al. (2022), PLOS ONE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Disgust Avoidance Questionnaire?
17-item questionnaire assessing how people cope with disgust-eliciting situations, across Prevention, Behavioral, and Cognitive coping strategies.
How long does the Disgust Avoidance Questionnaire take?
It takes about 7 minutes to answer all 17 questions. You can go at your own pace.
Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?
Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.
Can this test diagnose a condition?
No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.