Death

Death Depression Scale

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The Death Depression Scale (DDS) is a psychometric instrument designed to assess depressive symptoms specifically related to thoughts and feelings associated with death. The scale provides a nuanced approach to understanding how individuals emotionally and cognitively process the concept of death, differently from general depression or anxiety. If you interested in getting the scale or … Read more

Death Obsession Scale

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The Death Obsession Scale (DOS) is a psychological instrument designed to measure the intensity of preoccupation with, persistent thoughts and fears related to death. The scale, developed by Ahmed M. Abdel-Khaleq in 1998, explores a specific aspect of death anxiety and capitalizes on the multidimensional nature of thoughts associated with death, including rumination, dominance, and … Read more