Prolonged Grief Disorder Scale (PG-13)
This test screens for prolonged grief disorder based on research criteria. 13 items, about 5 minutes.
What Is Prolonged Grief Disorder?
Prolonged grief disorder (PGD) is a specific reaction to the loss of someone loved very much. It involves persistent longing, emotional pain, and difficulty moving forward that lasts beyond 6 months and significantly impairs daily functioning.
Scale Structure
The PG-13 (Prigerson & Maciejewski) contains 13 items screening for PGD criteria:
- Event criterion (assumed)
- Separation distress (items 1-2)
- Duration criterion (item 3)
- Cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms (items 4-12)
- Functional impairment (item 13)
Scoring
Items 1-5 and 13: scored 0/1 or 1-5. Items 6-12: scored 1-5. Higher scores indicate more severe grief symptoms.
Clinical Cutoff
Symptom items (4-12) score ≥30 suggests syndromal-level PGD (Prigerson et al., 2008).
Reference
Prigerson HG, Horowitz MJ, Jacobs SC, et al. (2008). Field Trial of Consensus Criteria for Prolonged Grief Disorder Proposed for DSM-V. PLoS Medicine.
⚠️ Screening tool, not a clinical diagnosis.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 13 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.