PSS-4 — Perceived Stress Scale (short form)
Stress
Four questions about how unpredictable and overwhelming life has felt. Quick enough to repeat weekly.
This questionnaire is a screening aid, not a diagnosis. Scores describe how you have been feeling recently — only a qualified health professional can diagnose a condition. Bring your result to them.
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In the last month, how often have you…
1.Felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life
2.Felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems
3.Felt that things were going your way
4.Felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them
Answer every question to see your score.
Perceived Stress Scale, Cohen et al. Free to use for non-commercial educational and research purposes.