SoundaryPerceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) — Free Stress Test, 10 Questions
A free self-check based on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), measuring how unpredictable and overwhelming the past month felt. 10 questions, about 2 minutes, with your total score, interpretation band, and change over time.
What's included
- Questions
- 10 items
- Price
- Free
- Areas measured
- 스트레스 심각도
How scores are interpreted
스트레스 심각도
우울증이 얼마나 심한지에 대해서 나타내는 척도입니다
0–13pts · 낮은 스트레스 수준
스트레스 수준이 낮습니다
14–26pts · 상당한 스트레스 수준
스트레스를 상당히 느끼고 있습니다
27–40pts · 심한 스트레스 수준
심한 스트레스를 느끼고 있습니다
Sample questions
- 1. 예상치 않게 생긴 일 때문에 속상한 적이 얼마나 자주 있었습니까?
- 2. 중요한 일을 조절할 수 없다고 느낀 적이 얼마나 자주 있었습니까?
- 3. 불안하고 스트레스 받았다고 느낀 적이 얼마나 자주 있었습니까?
- 4. 개인적인 문제를 잘 처리할 수 있다고 자신감을 가진 적이 얼마나 자주 있었습니까?
지난 한 달 동안 당신의 감정에 대한 질문입니다. 각 질문에 대해 얼마나 자주 그러했는지 선택해주세요
FAQ
How do I interpret my PSS score?
PSS-10 scores range from 0 to 40. Roughly, 0–13 is low, 14–26 is moderate, and 27–40 indicates high perceived stress. The score reflects how unpredictable and uncontrollable life felt to you, not the number of stressful events you actually experienced.
At what score should I see a professional?
There is no diagnostic cut-off. That said, if you score around 27 or higher, or if poor sleep, appetite changes, or trouble concentrating have lasted more than two weeks and are affecting daily life, it is worth talking with a mental health professional.
How often should I retake this test?
Because the items ask about the past month, every 2–4 weeks is a good rhythm. Taking it more often means overlapping periods and less visible change. Retesting before and after big events such as exams, a job change, or a move shows your trend most clearly.
How is a stress test different from a depression test?
The PSS measures how burdensome and uncontrollable situations feel to you, while depression screeners such as the PHQ-9 ask about symptoms like mood, interest, and sleep. High stress does not automatically mean depression, so taking both gives a fuller picture.
Source
The items in this test are a self-check adaptation based on the original instrument and literature below: Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., & Mermelstein, R. (1983). A global measure of perceived stress. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 24(4), 385–396. (PSS-10 short form: Cohen & Williamson, 1988)
The items in this test were written by Soundary with reference to published diagnostic criteria and academic literature. They are not a translation or adaptation of any standardized instrument, and the score bands are Soundary's own self-check thresholds.
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This is a self-screening tool, not a medical diagnosis. If the result concerns you, please consult a mental health professional.