Every Day Discrimination Scale (EDDS)

Everyday Discrimination Scale (EDDS)

Please indicate how often you have experienced the following situations.

Use the following scale:

• 0 = Never

• 1 = Rarely

• 2 = Sometimes

• 3 = Often

For each item, choose the response that best reflects your experience.

1. You are treated with less courtesy than other people.

2. You are treated with less respect than other people.

3. You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.

4. People act as if they think you are not smart.

5. People act as if they are better than you.

6. You are threatened or harassed.

7. You receive poorer service or treatment than other people from doctors or hospitals.

8. People act as if they are afraid of you.

9. You are called names or insulted.

10. You are followed around in stores.

Scoring: To calculate your EDDS score, add up your responses to each item. The total score can range from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating a higher frequency of everyday discrimination experiences:

• 0-10: Low Frequency

• 11-20: Moderate Frequency

• 21-30: High Frequency

Thank you for taking this test.