The Developmental Crisis Questionnaire (DCQ-12): Psychometric Development and Validation

Developmental crisis is a construct that central to many theories of psychosocial adult development, yet there currently no validated psychometric measure developmental can be used across age groups. To address this gap in the literature, we developed and an age-independent for research applied purposes, entitled Crisis Questionnaire (DCQ-12). Exploratory confirmatory factor analyses were conducted separately on different samples. A three-factor structure emerged as best fit with data; (1) Disconnection Distress; (2) Lack Clarity Control; (3) Transition Turning Point. The DCQ-12 showed predictive validity measures self-esteem, locus control, authentic living, optimism, presence search meaning, turning points related measure. Four-week test-retest reliability ranged from 0.78 0.89 subscales,. As well uses, has potential application practice, given assessment relevance professionals working clinical non-clinical roles support coach adults through periods transition.