Hopkins Symptom Checklist – HSCL-58

Q: How many questions does the Hopkins Symptom Checklist – HSCL-58 have?

The Hopkins Symptom Checklist – HSCL-58 contains 58 items and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Hopkins Symptom Checklist – HSCL-58 scored?

Scores range from 1 to 4. Interpretation levels: Below clinical threshold (1-1), Clinically significant distress (1-4).

Q: Is the Hopkins Symptom Checklist – HSCL-58 free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Hopkins Symptom Checklist – HSCL-58 was developed by Derogatis, L. R., Lipman, R. S., Rickels, K., Uhlenhuth, E. H., & Covi, L. (1974). It is designed to measure Psychological Distress. The scale is intended for use with Adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 58 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Somatization, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, Interpersonal Sensitivity, Depression.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Somatization	1,4,12,13,16,17,19,25,27,39,40,42,43,48,49,52,53,56,58	19
Anxiety	2,7,18,23,31,33,44,50,57	9
Obsessive-Compulsive	3,9,10,28,38,45,46,51,55	9
Interpersonal Sensitivity	6,8,11,21,24,34,35,36,37,41,47	11
Depression	5,14,15,20,22,26,29,30,32,54	10

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = Not at all, 2 = A little, 3 = Quite a bit, 4 = Extremely.

Scoring

Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.

Total scores range from 1 to 4. Interpretation guidelines:

Below clinical threshold: 1 – 1
Clinically significant distress: 1 – 4

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.84 – 0.87.

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.