Scale Overview & Construct
21-item scale measuring gaming disorder symptoms across impaired control, increasing priority given to gaming, and continued use despite negative consequences.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
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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. Items 14-21 in the source instrument optionally follow up a frequency rating with a yes/no continuation question; only the primary frequency rating is implemented here since this platform records one response per item.
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Yam, C. W., Pakpour, A. H., Griffiths, M. D., Yau, W. Y., Lo, C. L. M., Ng, J. M. T., Lin, C. Y., & Leung, H. (2019). Psychometric testing of three Chinese online-related addictive behavior instruments among Hong Kong university students. Psychiatric Quarterly, 90(1), 117-128 (GDSQ development). This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gaming Disorder Symptom Questionnaire?
21-item scale measuring gaming disorder symptoms across impaired control, increasing priority given to gaming, and continued use despite negative consequences.
How long does the Gaming Disorder Symptom Questionnaire take?
It takes about 9 minutes to answer all 21 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.