Perceived Stress Scale
A widely-used psychological instrument measuring the degree to which situations in your life are appraised as stressful.
The questions in this scale ask about your feelings and thoughts during the last month. In each case, indicate how often you felt or thought a certain way.
?? Past monthBased on your responses to the PSS-10
This scale measures your perception of stress, not objective stressors. Perceived stress can be influenced by many factors including coping resources, personality, and life circumstances. If you're struggling with stress, consider speaking with a mental health professional who can provide personalized strategies.
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The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was developed by Sheldon Cohen and colleagues in 1983. It is the most widely used psychological instrument for measuring the perception of stressspecifically, the degree to which situations in one's life are appraised as unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloading.
The PSS-10 measures:
Unlike measures that count specific stressors, the PSS captures your perception of stress, which can be more predictive of health outcomes than objective stress measures.