What this complicated grief scale icg measures
This complicated grief scale icg estimates self-reported complicated grief ICG yearning persistence identity disruption avoidance cue life stall after loss frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into yearn persist, identity disrupt, avoidance cue, life stall. 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 complicated grief concern index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed complicated grief ICG yearning persistence identity disruption avoidance cue life stall after loss frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Yearn persist
How often complicated grief ICG yearning persistence frequency signals appear.
Identity disrupt
How often complicated grief ICG identity disruption frequency signals appear.
Avoidance cue
How often complicated grief ICG avoidance cue frequency signals appear.
Life stall
How often complicated grief ICG life stall 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 complicated grief scale icg
Complete 22 items to receive your complicated grief concern index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your complicated grief concern 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 Complicated Grief Concern | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed complicated grief ICG yearning persistence identity disruption avoidance cue life stall after loss frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Complicated Grief Concern | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring complicated grief ICG yearning persistence identity disruption avoidance cue life stall after loss frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Complicated Grief Concern | 66 to 100 | Frequent complicated grief ICG yearning persistence identity disruption avoidance cue life stall after loss 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 complicated grief scale icg patterns on this screener
- A complicated grief concern 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
Complicated grief concern index and sibling screeners
This complicated grief scale icg screener uses original frequency items across four domains: yearn persist, identity disrupt, avoidance cue, life stall. 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 test | Depression screen rather than complicated grief ICG frequency items |
| Emotional trauma test | Trauma focus rather than bereavement yearning stall cues |
Complicated Grief Scale ICG FAQ
What does this complicated grief scale icg measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a complicated grief concern 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 ICG score mean my grief is abnormal or wrong?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can assess grief complications after full evaluation.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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