Scale Overview
The Dominance and Prestige Questionnaire – DPQ was developed by Robert Körner, Timo Heydasch, Astrid Schütz (2023). It is designed to measure Dominance and Prestige. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 15 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Prestige, Dominance.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Prestige |
1,2,4,5,6,8,10,11,13 |
9 |
| Dominance |
3,7,9,12,14,15 |
6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 7. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low self-perceived status in this dimension: 1 – 3
- Moderate self-perceived status in this dimension: 4 – 5
- High self-perceived status in this dimension: 6 – 7
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Dominance alpha: .81, Prestige alpha: .86.
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.