Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
A validated 10-item questionnaire measuring how unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloaded you find your life over the past month. Developed by Cohen, Kamarck & Mermelstein (1983).
About the PSS-10
The PSS is the most widely used psychological instrument for measuring the perception of stress. It is not a diagnostic tool for clinical disorders, but a measure of the degree to which situations in your life are appraised as stressful. Items 4, 5, 7 and 8 are positively stated and reverse-scored.
Rate your experience (past month)
For each question, select the response that best reflects how you felt this way.
In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly?
0 · Never
4 · Very often
In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life?
0 · Never
4 · Very often
In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”?
0 · Never
4 · Very often
In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems?
0 · Never
4 · Very often
In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way?
0 · Never
4 · Very often
In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do?
0 · Never
4 · Very often
In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your life?
0 · Never
4 · Very often
In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things?
0 · Never
4 · Very often
In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that were outside of your control?
0 · Never
4 · Very often
In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them?
0 · Never
4 · Very often
0 of 10 answered
Your stress score will appear here
Answer all ten questions to see your perceived stress score and interpretation.