Personal Stress Scale Survey

INSTRUCTIONS:

The questions in this scale ask you about your feelings and thoughts during the last month. HOW OFTEN you felt or thought a certain way. Although some of the questions are similar, there are differences between them and you should treat each one as a separate question. The best approach is to answer fairly quickly. That is, don’t try to count up the number of times you felt a particular way, but rather indicate the alternative that seems like a reasonable estimate. The answers should reflect your experiences and life at work.

	Never	Almost Never	Sometimes	Fairly Often	Very Often
1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly?	1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? Never	1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? Almost Never	1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? Sometimes	1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? Fairly Often	1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? Very Often
2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things at work?	2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things at work? Never	2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things at work? Almost Never	2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things at work? Sometimes	2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things at work? Fairly Often	2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things at work? Very Often
3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”?	3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”? Never	3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”? Almost Never	3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”? Sometimes	3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”? Fairly Often	3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”? Very Often
4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances?	4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances? Never	4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances? Almost Never	4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances? Sometimes	4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances? Fairly Often	4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances? Very Often
5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life?	5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life? Never	5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life? Almost Never	5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life? Sometimes	5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life? Fairly Often	5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life? Very Often
6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems?	6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? Never	6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? Almost Never	6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? Sometimes	6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? Fairly Often	6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? Very Often
7. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way?	7. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? Never	7. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? Almost Never	7. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? Sometimes	7. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? Fairly Often	7. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? Very Often
8. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do?	8. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? Never	8. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? Almost Never	8. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? Sometimes	8. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? Fairly Often	8. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? Very Often
9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your work life?	9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your work life? Never	9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your work life? Almost Never	9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your work life? Sometimes	9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your work life? Fairly Often	9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your work life? Very Often
10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things?	10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? Never	10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? Almost Never	10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? Sometimes	10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? Fairly Often	10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? Very Often
11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control?	11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? Never	11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? Almost Never	11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? Sometimes	11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? Fairly Often	11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? Very Often
12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish?	12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? Never	12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? Almost Never	12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? Sometimes	12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? Fairly Often	12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? Very Often
13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time?	13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? Never	13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? Almost Never	13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? Sometimes	13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? Fairly Often	13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? Very Often
14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them?	14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? Never	14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? Almost Never	14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? Sometimes	14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? Fairly Often	14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? Very Often

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1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly?

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

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

1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? Sometimes

1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? Fairly Often

1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? Very Often

2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things at work?

2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things at work? Never

2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things at work? Almost Never

2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things at work? Sometimes

2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things at work? Fairly Often

2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things at work? Very Often

3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”?

3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”? Never

3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”? Almost Never

3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”? Sometimes

3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”? Fairly Often

3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”? Very Often

4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances?

4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances? Never

4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances? Almost Never

4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances? Sometimes

4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances? Fairly Often

4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances? Very Often

5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life?

5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life? Never

5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life? Almost Never

5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life? Sometimes

5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life? Fairly Often

5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life? Very Often

6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems?

6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? Never

6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? Almost Never

6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? Sometimes

6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? Fairly Often

6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? Very Often

7. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way?

7. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? Never

7. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? Almost Never

7. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? Sometimes

7. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? Fairly Often

7. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? Very Often

8. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do?

8. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? Never

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

8. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? Sometimes

8. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? Fairly Often

8. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? Very Often

9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your work life?

9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your work life? Never

9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your work life? Almost Never

9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your work life? Sometimes

9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your work life? Fairly Often

9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your work life? Very Often

10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things?

10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? Never

10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? Almost Never

10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? Sometimes

10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? Fairly Often

10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? Very Often

11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control?

11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? Never

11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? Almost Never

11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? Sometimes

11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? Fairly Often

11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? Very Often

12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish?

12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? Never

12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? Almost Never

12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? Sometimes

12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? Fairly Often

12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? Very Often

13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time?

13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? Never

13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? Almost Never

13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? Sometimes

13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? Fairly Often

13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? Very Often

14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them?

14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? Never

14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? Almost Never

14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? Sometimes

14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? Fairly Often

14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? Very Often

Personal Stress Scale

Question Title

* Stress Scale at Work During Last Month