Dehumanizing Deindividuation in Couples Scale – DDC Scale
Measures the extent of dehumanizing deindividuation (both received and enacted) within intimate relationships.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Dehumanizing Deindividuation in Couples Scale – DDC Scale was developed by Rebecca L. Brock, Sarah J. Gervais (2025). It is designed to measure Dehumanizing Deindividuation in Couples. The scale is intended for use with Adults in intimate relationships.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 20 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Received DDC, Enacted DDC.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Received DDC | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 | 10 |
| Enacted DDC | 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 | 10 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 5. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Dehumanizing Deindividuation: 1 – 2
- Moderate Dehumanizing Deindividuation: 2 – 3
- High Dehumanizing Deindividuation: 4 – 5
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha = .88, McDonald's omega = .88.
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.