What this dark future scale 1916 measures
This dark future scale 1916 estimates self-reported dark future hope loss doom scroll plan drop sleep worry frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into hope loss, doom scroll, plan drop, sleep worry. 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 dark future frequency index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed dark future hope loss doom scroll plan drop sleep worry frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Hope loss
How often dark future hope loss frequency signals appear.
Doom scroll
How often dark future doom scroll frequency signals appear.
Plan drop
How often dark future plan drop frequency signals appear.
Sleep worry
How often dark future sleep worry 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 dark future scale 1916
Complete 22 items to receive your dark future frequency index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your dark future frequency 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 Dark Future Frequency | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed dark future hope loss doom scroll plan drop sleep worry frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Dark Future Frequency | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring dark future hope loss doom scroll plan drop sleep worry frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Dark Future Frequency | 66 to 100 | Frequent dark future hope loss doom scroll plan drop sleep worry 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 dark future scale 1916 patterns on this screener
- A dark future frequency 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
Dark future frequency index and sibling screeners
This dark future scale 1916 screener uses original frequency items across four domains: hope loss, doom scroll, plan drop, sleep worry. 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 |
|---|---|
| Children s hopelessness scale hsc | Youth hope screen rather than dark future hope loss frequency items |
| Depression test | Depression screen rather than doom scroll plan drop cues |
Dark Future Scale 1916 FAQ
What does this dark future scale 1916 measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a dark future frequency 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 dark future scale score diagnose depression or suicidal intent?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate mood or safety concerns after 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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