Reliability and Validity
Reliability is a critical aspect of the Deenz Gender Dysphoria Scale (DGDS), ensuring that the scale consistently measures inclinations towards gender dysphoria across different administrations and contexts. Reliability refers to the consistency and stability of measurement over time and is essential for establishing the trustworthiness and accuracy of the scale's scores.
In the case study validation of the Deenz Gender Dysphoria Scale (DGDS), a sample of 45 college students was randomly selected from multiple streams, comprising 20 male and 25 female participants. This diverse sample allowed for the exploration of gender dysphoria tendencies across different gender identities and backgrounds within the college student population.
The DGDS was administered to each participant, either through self-report or interviewer-administration, depending on participant preferences and the study design. Participants were asked to complete the scale, rating their experiences and feelings related to gender dysphoria based on the provided items.
Once the data were collected, statistical analyses were conducted to examine the reliability and validity of the DGDS scores within the sample. This involved assessing internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha to ensure that the scale's items were measuring the same underlying construct of gender dysphoria reliably.
Internal consistency and exploratory analyses