Stress Self-Diagnosis
- Perceived Stress Scale
-
- Perceived Stress Scale; PSS
- The questions in this scale ask about your feelings and thoughts during the last month In each case, you will be asked to indicate how often you felt or thought a certain way.
| Question | 1. almost never | 2. sometimes | 3. fairly often | 4. very often |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? | ||||
| 2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life? | ||||
| 3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and stressed? | ||||
| 4. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? | ||||
| 5. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? | ||||
| 6. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? | ||||
| 7. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your life? | ||||
| 8. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? | ||||
| 9. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? | ||||
| 10. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? |
Results
Test Result 0 poins
You can check your self-report result below.
- 0~12 points : The level of stress you are experiencing is normal. You are psychologically stable.
- 13~15 points : It seems you are experiencing a bit of stress. Try exercise, light walks, meditation, or other methods that help you release stress.
- 16~18 points : It seems you are experiencing a moderate level of stress. We recommend you actively try to find a way to release your stress, and meet a professional counselor if you wish.
- 19 points or more : It seems you are experiencing a high level of stress and hardships in your daily life. We recommend that you visit the counseling center for additional tests and speak with a professional counselor about your current state.
