Desire Intolerance Questionnaire – DIQ
Measures the inability or unwillingness to withstand the motivation to approach a rewarding object or task.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Desire Intolerance Questionnaire – DIQ was developed by Jennifer C. Veilleux, Danielle E. Higuera, Elise A. Warner, Regina E. Schreiber, Katherine Hyde Brott, Jeremy B. Clift (2023). It is designed to measure Desire Intolerance. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all like me, 2 = A little like me, 3 = Somewhat like me, 4 = Mostly like me, 5 = Definitely like me, 6 = Extremely like me.
The scale includes 1 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 10 to 60. Interpretation guidelines:
- Total Score Range: 10 – 60
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.93.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.