Scale Overview & Construct
10-item short version of the Extended DCA-Transparency Scale, measuring how transparent you feel your supervisor is across five dimensions: Disclosure, Clarity, Accuracy, Timeliness, and Relevance.
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 scale's generic '{supervisor}' referent has been filled in as "your supervisor" for this implementation; the source authors note the referent can be adapted to other contexts (e.g. a specific manager or organization).
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Measurement Instruments for the Social Sciences, Article e11209. This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Supervisor Transparency Scale?
10-item short version of the Extended DCA-Transparency Scale, measuring how transparent you feel your supervisor is across five dimensions: Disclosure, Clarity, Accuracy, Timeliness, and Relevance.
How long does the Supervisor Transparency Scale take?
It takes about 4 minutes to answer all 10 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.