Body Sensations Questionnaire
Body Sensations Questionnaire

BSQ

Body Sensations Questionnaire (BSQ)

The Body Sensations Questionnaire (BSQ) is a tool designed to measure the intensity and frequency of the bodily sensations that individuals associate with anxiety. It assesses the somatic fears often observed in patients with panic disorder and other anxiety disorders.

Number of questions
17 questions
Estimated duration
4 minutes
Language
English
Original name
Body Sensations Questionnaire
Target audience
Adults
Authors
David L. Chambless (1984)
Category
Anxiety

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Scoring & interpretation

Each item is rated on a Likert scale (from 0 to 4). High scores indicate greater sensitivity to anxiety-provoking bodily sensations. The results can be used to identify specific treatment targets or to track changes over the course of treatment.

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