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RELATIONSHIP ASSESSMENT

Dating Skills Questionnaire (DSQ)

Over 150,000 people have taken our relationship assessments

 

 The purpose of this test is to:

- increase your understanding of the psychology of dating

- give you an idea about how good your dating skills are

- help you brush up your skills and find a date

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Technical Specification



Background

When you are young, forming romantic relations is often effortless and Spontaneous. As you get older, dating gets harder. Your friends seem to be paired up, the world can seem to be full of couples and you seem to meet fewer potential partners. What was once effortless and spontaneous can seem daunting.

What the test measures

The DSQ assesses attitudes towards romantic relationships, personality characteristics that affect your dating behaviour and specific sets of skills that will help you be more successful in forming romantic relationships.

Theory behind the test

Research indicates that there are four groups of critical success factors in dating: romantic ideals; personality traits such as extraversion and empathy; conversational skills; and, specific skill sets such as finding dates, asking for a date, flirting and sexual intimacy.

Who your responses are
compared with

An international comparison group of over 20,000 respondents between the ages of 16 and 65. The group includes respondents from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Africa.

What the report covers

Your report provides a summary assessment of green, amber and red flag areas in your dating style and skills along with advice and tips (16 pages). See sample report...

How long the test takes

15-20 minutes.

What the test costs

$9.95 USD.

Test standards

This test meets the key standards for reliability and validity of a modern psychometric instrument set out in the EFPA review criteria. See test catalogue for details.

 
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