Scale Overview & Construct
6-item domain-specific subscale measuring willingness to take health/medical-related risks.
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, and are not a diagnosis. The source instrument optionally also collects a separate risk-perception rating and an expected-benefits rating for each item; only the primary risk-taking likelihood rating is implemented here, since this platform records one response per item.
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Blais, A. R., & Weber, E. U. (2006). A Domain-Specific Risk-Taking (DOSPERT) scale for adult populations. Judgment and Decision Making, 1(1), 33-47. This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DOSPERT Medical Risk Subscale?
6-item domain-specific subscale measuring willingness to take health/medical-related risks.
How long does the DOSPERT Medical Risk Subscale take?
It takes about 3 minutes to answer all 6 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.