Gender Identity/Gender Dysphoria Questionnaire (GIDYQ-AA)
27 questions about gender identity
Thinking about your gender identity over the past year — have you ever felt uncertain, uncomfortable, or pressured about being a man or a woman? 27 questions, about 10 minutes.
What Is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender dysphoria is the distress a person feels when their gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Gender dysphoria is a recognized clinical condition. It can cause significant emotional and social strain, well beyond simple discomfort. (2007) to measure this on a continuous scale, from fully identifying with one's assigned sex at birth to fully identifying with another gender. Unlike a simple yes-or-no diagnosis, it captures where you fall on that spectrum.
What It Measures
The questionnaire covers four areas of gender experience over the past 12 months:
- Subjective feelings — how you feel inside about your gender identity
- Social experiences — how others treat you and what roles you feel pressured into
- Physical/body feelings — discomfort with your body and medical transition wishes
- Legal/social identity — legal name or gender marker changes
Scoring
Your final score is the average of all 27 items (some reverse-scored). Scores range from 1.0 to 5.0:
- Below 3.0 — suggests significant gender dysphoria; this is the clinical cutoff
- 3.0 and above — less likely to meet the threshold for a clinical concern
Important Note
This screening tool is not a diagnostic instrument. Only a qualified mental health professional can provide a formal gender dysphoria diagnosis. If your score is below 3.0 or you have questions about your gender identity, please connect with a gender-affirming therapist or support group. You're not alone — and it's okay to take your time figuring things out.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 27 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.