Stress Test PSS-10
A validated tool for measuring perceived stress. Answer based on how often you have felt or thought a certain way during the last month.
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In the last month, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Question 1 of 10
How often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly?
Question 2 of 10
How often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life?
Question 3 of 10
How often have you felt nervous and stressed?
Question 4 of 10
How often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems?
Question 5 of 10
How often have you felt that things were going your way?
Question 6 of 10
How often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do?
Question 7 of 10
How often have you been able to control irritations in your life?
Question 8 of 10
How often have you felt that you were on top of things?
Question 9 of 10
How often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control?
Question 10 of 10
How often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them?
About the PSS-10
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) is the most widely used psychological instrument for measuring the perception of stress. It asks about feelings and thoughts during the last month and gauges how unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloaded respondents find their lives.
The PSS-10 has been validated across many populations and languages. It is freely available in the public domain and is widely used in clinical research, workplace wellness, and public health.
Scoring
Citation
Cohen S, Kamarck T, Mermelstein R. A global measure of perceived stress. J Health Soc Behav. 1983;24(4):385-396.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PSS-10?
The PSS-10 (Perceived Stress Scale) is the most widely used psychological instrument for measuring perceived stress. It was developed by Sheldon Cohen and has been validated across many populations.
What does my stress score mean?
Scores of 0–13 indicate low stress, 14–26 indicate moderate stress, and 27–40 indicate high perceived stress. Higher scores mean you perceive more stress in your life.
How often should I take the stress test?
The PSS-10 measures stress over the past month. Taking it monthly can help you track changes in your stress levels over time.