Instrument Family

RSD-RS Instruments

A comprehensive family of instruments for screening, assessment, and monitoring rejection sensitivity dysphoria across different clinical contexts.

Instrument Versions

RSD-RS-30
30 items
Full Assessment
Comprehensive 30-item assessment measuring rejection sensitivity across all six domains. Ideal for baseline assessment and detailed clinical evaluation.
Time
8-12 min
Use case
Baseline, comprehensive evaluation
Recall period
Past 2 weeks
RSD-RS-10
10 items
Screening Version
Brief 10-item screening instrument for quick assessment. Ideal for initial screening and situations where time is limited.
Time
2-4 min
Use case
Screening, time-limited settings
Recall period
Past 2 weeks
RSD-RS-10-M
10 items
Monitoring Version
Brief monitoring version using the same items as RSD-RS-10 but designed for regular follow-up between appointments.
Time
2-4 min
Use case
Between-session monitoring
Recall period
Since last appointment
RSD-RS-30-F
30 items
Follow-up Version
Comprehensive follow-up version with intervention context tracking. Use for detailed reassessment at key timepoints.
Time
10-15 min
Use case
6-month, 12-month reviews
Recall period
Since last assessment

Multi-Informant Versions

Each instrument is available in multiple informant versions to capture different perspectives on the patient's rejection sensitivity.

Self-Report

Patient completes about their own experience

Ages: Adults (18+), Adolescents (12-17)

Parent/Caregiver

Parent or caregiver completes about the patient

Ages: Children (6-11), Adolescents (12-17)

Clinician-Rated

Clinician completes based on clinical interview

Ages: All ages

Teacher

Teacher completes about classroom observations

Ages: Children (6-11), Adolescents (12-17)

Age Adaptations

Items are adapted for developmental appropriateness while maintaining construct validity.

Adult Version (18+)
Self-referential language appropriate for adults

“Criticism from others feels unbearable to me”

Adult versions use first-person language and assume self-awareness of emotional experiences.

Child/Adolescent Version (6-17)
Observable behaviors and simpler language

“Gets extremely upset when corrected or told they did something wrong”

Child versions focus on observable behaviors suitable for parent, teacher, and clinician report.

Instrument Comparison

FeatureRSD-RS-30RSD-RS-10RSD-RS-10-MRSD-RS-30-F
Items30101030
Administration time8-12 min2-4 min2-4 min10-15 min
All 6 domainsPartialPartial
Domain profiles——
Impairment gateScreening onlyScreening only
Change trackingBaselineBaseline
Intervention context———
Best forInitial assessmentQuick screeningRegular monitoringOutcome measurement

Recommended Clinical Workflow

A suggested approach for comprehensive RSD assessment and monitoring.

1

Initial Screening

Use RSD-RS-10 for quick screening during intake or when time is limited. Screen positive results recommend full assessment.

2

Baseline Assessment

Administer RSD-RS-30 for comprehensive baseline. Consider multi-informant versions for children/adolescents. Generates full domain profile and impairment gate.

3

Ongoing Monitoring

Use RSD-RS-10-M at 6-8 week intervals to track treatment response and inform clinical decisions.

4

Outcome Measurement

Administer RSD-RS-30-F at 6-month and 12-month reviews for comprehensive outcome measurement with intervention context tracking.