Stress Level Quiz

Take This Stress Level Quiz

The Perceived Stress Scale evaluates how stressful situations in one’s life are perceived to be. Even if two individuals experience the same events, their stress levels can differ significantly. Created by psychologists in 1983 (Cohen et al.), this questionnaire is one of the most popular tools for assessing stress perception globally. Try our adapted quiz below to find out your stress level.

Disclaimer: The scores from this self-assessment are not intended to provide any specific diagnosis or treatment plan. They are designed to help you gauge your stress level. If you have further concerns about your well-being, you should talk to your doctor or healthcare provider.

1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly?
Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life?
Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

3. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all things you had to do?
Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

4. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that were outside your control?
Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

5. In the last month, how often have you felt that difficulties are piling up so high you couldn't overcome them??
Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

6. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and stressed?
Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

7. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems?
Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

8. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your life?
Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

9. In the last month, how often have you felt you were on top of things?
Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

10. In the last month, how often have you felt that things are going your way?
Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

References:

Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., Mermelstein, R. (1983). A global measure of perceived stress. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 24(4), 385–396. https://doi.org/10.2307/2136404

https://www.das.nh.gov/wellness/docs/percieved%20stress%20scale.pdf