Short Dogmatism Scale – SDS

Q: How many questions does the Short Dogmatism Scale – SDS have?

The Short Dogmatism Scale – SDS contains 10 items and takes approximately 3 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Short Dogmatism Scale – SDS scored?

Scores range from 10 to 70. Interpretation levels: Low Dogmatism (10-30), Moderate Dogmatism (31-50), High Dogmatism (51-70).

Q: Is the Short Dogmatism Scale – SDS 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 Short Dogmatism Scale – SDS was developed by Rolf H. K. Schulze (1962). It is designed to measure Dogmatism. 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 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Slightly disagree, 4 = Neither agree nor disagree, 5 = Slightly agree, 6 = Agree, 7 = Strongly agree.

Scoring

Items are summed to produce a total score.

Total scores range from 10 to 70. Interpretation guidelines:

Low Dogmatism: 10 – 30
Moderate Dogmatism: 31 – 50
High Dogmatism: 51 – 70

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.68-0.78.

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.