What this ces d depression scale 17 measures
This ces d depression scale 17 estimates self-reported Radloff CES D inspired depressed mood somatic and positive affect frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into depressed affect, somatic complaints, interpersonal blues, positive affect loss. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your ces d mood symptom index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed Radloff CES D inspired depressed mood somatic and positive affect frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Depressed affect
How often CES D depressed affect frequency signals appear.
Somatic complaints
How often CES D somatic complaint frequency signals appear.
Interpersonal blues
How often CES D interpersonal blue frequency signals appear.
Positive affect loss
How often CES D positive affect loss frequency signals appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the ces d depression scale 17
Complete 22 items to receive your ces d mood symptom index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your ces d mood symptom index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower CES D Mood Symptom | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed Radloff CES D inspired depressed mood somatic and positive affect frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed CES D Mood Symptom | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring Radloff CES D inspired depressed mood somatic and positive affect frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher CES D Mood Symptom | 66 to 100 | Frequent Radloff CES D inspired depressed mood somatic and positive affect frequency signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report ces d depression scale 17 patterns on this screener
- A ces d mood symptom index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
CES D mood symptom index and sibling screeners
This ces d depression scale 17 screener uses original frequency items across four domains: depressed affect, somatic complaints, interpersonal blues, positive affect loss. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Depression quiz | General depression screen rather than CES D mood cluster items |
| Beck depression inventory | BDI mood frequency rather than Radloff CES D framing |
CES D Depression Scale 17 FAQ
What does this ces d depression scale 17 measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a ces d mood symptom index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does a high CES D score diagnose major depressive disorder?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate depression after a full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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