Scale Overview
The Mood Swings Questionnaire – MSQ was developed by Gordon Parker, Dusan Hadzi-Pavlovic, Lucy Tully (2006). It is designed to measure Bipolar Disorder / Hypomania. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 27 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = No more than usual, 1 = Somewhat more than usual, 2 = Much more than usual.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 54. Interpretation guidelines:
- Higher scores indicate a greater likelihood of bipolar disorder: 0 – 54
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.