Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
A ten-item scale measuring how unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloaded you have found your life in the past month.
This questionnaire is not available yet
- The interpretation content for this instrument is awaiting clinical review. We do not publish screening experiences before review is complete.
- Estimated time
- 3 min
- 10 questions
- 10
- Instrument version
- 1.0
- Time frame
- The past month
About this assessment
A ten-item scale measuring how unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloaded you have found your life in the past month.
Developed by: Cohen S, Kamarck T, Mermelstein R. A global measure of perceived stress. J Health Soc Behav. 1983;24(4):385-396.
Published in: https://sheldontscohen.com/research-scales
Source & development: PSS is distributed by Dr. Sheldon Cohen for research, teaching, and clinical use with citation (sheldontscohen.com). Commercial web use requires confirmation — flagged in docs/LICENSES.md.
This assessment is an informational screening tool, not a medical diagnosis. Results are based on your responses and should not replace evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional.