Occupational Maladjustment Assessment Test

Understand how well someone is adapting at work and where stress may be building in 12 minutes. Quickly flags interpersonal and job-fit risks so you can prevent performance drops and safety issues.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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Reduced Motivation for Work (RMfW)
Measures the degree to which an employee’s interest and drive to perform tasks and develop professionally have decreased.
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Moderate decrease
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02Low decrease35Moderate decrease68High decrease
A score of 3 suggests a moderate decrease in motivation, indicating some reduced engagement and drive while still maintaining a generally workable level of activity.
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4/18
Social Interaction Characteristics (SIC)
Measures the degree of difficulty in communication and collaboration with colleagues associated with professional maladjustment.
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A score of 4 falls in the Low difficulty range, suggesting generally smooth social interaction with only minor, occasional friction in teamwork or communication.
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8/16
Sleep Cycle Disturbances (SCD)
This scale measures the extent of work-related sleep cycle disruption, including difficulty falling asleep, waking patterns, and perceived sleep quality.
Low disruption
Moderate disruption
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A score of 8 indicates a moderate level of sleep cycle disruption, suggesting noticeable but not extreme sleep difficulties that may be associated with professional stressors.
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12/40
Somatic and Autonomic Symptoms (SaAS)
Measures the degree of stress-related physical (somatic and autonomic) discomfort that can accompany professional maladaptation.
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A score of 12 falls in the Low range, suggesting minimal stress-related physical symptoms in the current work context.
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4/12
Perceived Fatigue (PF)
Measures the employee’s subjective sense of tiredness experienced during professional activity, reflecting perceived fatigue load.
Low fatigue
Moderate fatigue
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04Low fatigue58Moderate fatigue912High fatigue
A score of 4 indicates a low level of perceived fatigue, suggesting tiredness is present but typically does not dominate the workday experience.
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4/10
Reduced Overall Activity (ROA)
This scale measures the extent to which a person shows reduced productivity and initiative in their professional activity.
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Moderate decrease
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03Low decrease46Moderate decrease710High decrease
A score of 4 falls in the moderate range, suggesting some reduction in day-to-day energy, initiative, or work pace that may begin to affect productivity.
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5/8
Mental Process Characteristics (MPC)
Assesses how professional conditions may be affecting thinking, attention, and memory efficiency.
Minimal changes
Noticeable changes
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02Minimal changes35Noticeable changes68Pronounced changes
A score of 5 falls in the “Noticeable changes” range, suggesting reduced stability of attention, thinking, or memory that may interfere with work tasks under load.
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7/16
Emotional Shifts (ES)
Measures the degree of work-related changes in emotional state that may reflect emotional tension or instability.
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A score of 7 falls in the Moderate shifts range, suggesting noticeable but not pronounced work-related fluctuations in emotional state.
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37/128
Level of Occupational Maladjustment (LoOM)
Measures the degree of mismatch between a person and their work environment that can hinder effective adaptation and functioning at work.
Low maladjustment
Moderate maladjustment
High maladjustment
031Low maladjustment3264Moderate maladjustment65128High maladjustment
A score of 37 falls in the moderate range, suggesting some difficulties adapting to work conditions or team dynamics that may intermittently affect comfort and efficiency.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?

HR and People Ops
41%OF USERS
Use it to quickly spot adaptation risks behind falling performance, conflicts, absenteeism, or rising incidents and plan targeted support.
Team Leaders and Supervisors
34%OF USERS
Take it when a team’s discipline, productivity, or safety worsens to understand what in the work setup or relationships is causing strain.
Employees Under Stress
25%OF USERS
Complete it to clarify why work feels uncomfortable after changes, conflicts, or prolonged pressure and to discuss adjustments with management.
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Decrease in motivation to engage in activities (Dimteia)
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5.4
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Features of Social Interaction (FoSI)
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5.9
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18
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Sleep Cycle Disorders (SCD)
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6.1
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16
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Somatovegetative Disorders (SD)
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Feeling tired (Ft)
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Decrease in overall activity (Dioa)
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10
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Features of Mental Processes (FoMP)
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5.4
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Emotional Shifts (ES)
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5.1
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2.77.5
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16
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Level of professional maladjustment (Lopm)
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52
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3074.1
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128
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It evaluates signs of difficulty adapting to work demands and the social environment. It covers attitudes toward the organization, the immediate work group, the supervisor, and satisfaction with job content and working conditions.
When is this questionnaire typically used?
It is used when there are concerns about reduced performance, discipline issues, rising conflict, or increased injuries. It can also be used after changes in working conditions to identify areas of strain.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 12 minutes. It includes 64 items.
How should responses be selected?
Choose the option that best reflects the usual experience rather than an isolated event. Answer all items using the same time frame and approach.
How are results interpreted and used?
Results indicate areas where discomfort or maladjustment is more likely and where support may be needed. They are intended for screening and monitoring and should be interpreted alongside other relevant information.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Assessment of Professional Maladaptation Test

Occupational Maladjustment Assessment Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure is designed to screen for difficulties adapting to workplace demands and the social environment. The Occupational Maladjustment Assessment provides a structured self-report snapshot of attitudes and perceptions that may be associated with reduced fit or discomfort at work.

The instrument consists of 64 items and typically requires about 12 minutes to complete. Items address perceived relationships within the organization (e.g., with the work group and supervisor) and satisfaction with aspects of the job and working conditions, consistent with approaches described by Paul E. Spector.

Results from the Occupational Maladjustment Assessment can be used to identify areas that may warrant follow-up (e.g., elevated stress, interpersonal strain, or dissatisfaction) and to inform supportive workplace interventions. Interpretation should consider job context and be integrated with collateral information and clinical or organizational judgment rather than used as a standalone indicator of performance or safety risk.

Author: Paul E. Spector
Literature: Cooper, C. L., Dewe, P. J., & O’Driscoll, M. P. Organizational stress: A review and critique of theory, research, and applications. SAGE Publications. 2001.
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