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To complement the method, a standardized, quantitative self-assessment questionnaire will be developed and validated.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n The aim of this study is to develop and psychometrically validate an instrument for assessing organizational dynamics based on the SyMOA diagnostic system. The questionnaire is intended to provide a scientifically grounded yet practical diagnostic tool applicable in both research and corporate practice. The findings aim to contribute to the advancement of systems psychodynamic theory and to serve as a foundation for evidence-based interventions in organizational change processes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n The study follows a multistage development and validation process. First, the SyMOA instrument will be transformed into a questionnaire battery, and the items will be evaluated by experts (expert validity). The items will be tested through factor and item analyses by an online panel (n=150) and iteratively refined. Test-retest reliability will subsequently be assessed in a separate sample (n=150). Finally, factorial and discriminant validity will be examined in a larger validation sample (n=800).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n As of February 2026, a first draft of 158 items has been developed based on dimension 1 of the SyMOA framework. The draft has undergone an expert review process with 2 experts in psychodynamics, who provided feedback on content validity and conceptual alignment. Approximately 20% of the items have been revised to improve clarity and theoretical precision. Data collection using a panel started in May 2025 and concluded in late August 2025, with iterative item analysis conducted thereafter.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This study will evaluate the methodological robustness and usability of a questionnaire-based operationalization of systems psychodynamic organizational diagnostics. 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