What this dispositional materialism questionnaire dmq measures
This dispositional materialism questionnaire dmq estimates self-reported materialism DMQ wealth prize status show possession joy spirit deny habit signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original agree-disagree items group into wealth prize, status show, possession joy, spirit deny. 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 materialism habit index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed materialism DMQ wealth prize status show possession joy spirit deny habit signals on this screener.
Wealth prize
How often materialism wealth prize patterns fit you.
Status show
How often materialism status show patterns fit you.
Possession joy
How often materialism possession joy patterns fit you.
Spirit deny
How often materialism spirit deny patterns fit you.
How it works
Answer 22 agree-disagree items
Rate each agree-disagree statement from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree. 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 dispositional materialism questionnaire dmq
Complete 22 items to receive your materialism habit index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your materialism habit 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 Materialism Habit | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed materialism DMQ wealth prize status show possession joy spirit deny habit signals patterns on this self-reflection screener |
| Mixed Materialism Habit | 36 to 65 | Blend of moderate and strong materialism DMQ wealth prize status show possession joy spirit deny habit signals signals across domains |
| Higher Materialism Habit | 66 to 100 | Frequent materialism DMQ wealth prize status show possession joy spirit deny habit signals signals on this entertainment or self-reflection screener |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report dispositional materialism questionnaire dmq patterns on this screener
- A materialism habit 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
- Certify fixed identity or compatibility verdicts
- Replace professional evaluation, therapy, or proctored exams
- Predict outcomes from a single online screener session
- Label you permanently from one score band
Materialism habit index and sibling screeners
This dispositional materialism questionnaire dmq screener uses original agree-disagree items across four domains: wealth prize, status show, possession joy, spirit deny. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the personality & psychology hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Materialistic quiz | Materialistic trait rather than DMAT wealth status possession spirit items |
| Consumerism quiz | Consumerism broad rather than dispositional materialism habit cues |
Dispositional Materialism Questionnaire Dmq FAQ
What does this dispositional materialism questionnaire dmq measure?
22 agree-disagree items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a materialism habit index from 0 to 100. Self-reflection only.
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. James Whitfield, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Can this quiz label me permanently?
No. Scores describe current self-report habits on this screener, not fixed identity or compatibility verdicts.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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