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Behavioral Norms and School Climate Questionnaire Test

In 5 minutes, understand how teens experience school safety, support, and respect. Pinpoint tension areas and guide practical changes that strengthen well-being and learning.

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Questions: 225 minutes

08:30

October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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Verified by Daniel Hall

Psychologist with 25 years of experience

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

3/5

Perceived Lack of Safety (PLoS)

Measures how unsafe or threatened a student feels at school, including anxiety, fears, and perceived risk in the environment.

Low insecurity

Moderate insecurity

High insecurity

0 – 1: Low insecurity | 2 – 3: Moderate insecurity | 4 – 5: High insecurity

A score of 3 indicates moderate insecurity, suggesting the student sometimes feels uneasy or concerned about safety and comfort at school.

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4/8

School Well-Being (SWB)

Assesses a student's subjective well-being at school, including satisfaction with relationships, learning, and the overall atmosphere.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 8: High

A score of 4 indicates a moderate level of school well-being, suggesting generally acceptable adaptation with some areas that may feel less satisfying or supportive.

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6/9

Antisocial Behavior (AB)

Measures the extent of antisocial behavior at school, including rule-breaking, aggression, and other disruptive actions.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 6: Moderate | 7 – 9: High

A score of 6 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable tendency toward rule violations or disruptive behavior that may affect adaptation and interactions at school.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

School psychologists and counselors

41%OF USERS

They use it to quickly gauge students’ sense of safety, support, and peer relations and to spot areas needing intervention.

Teachers and homeroom leaders

34%OF USERS

They take or administer it to understand classroom climate and adjust daily routines, rules, and communication.

School administrators

25%OF USERS

They use the results for regular monitoring and to plan school-wide actions that strengthen wellbeing and reduce conflict.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Subjective Insecurity (SI)

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Normal range

2 — 3.9

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School well-being (Sw)

Average

4.1

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2.6 — 5.5

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Antisocial Behavior (AB)

Average

2.3

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1.2 — 3.5

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Behavioral Norms and School Climate Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

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class climate

This questionnaire is designed to assess students’ perceptions of behavioral expectations and the broader school climate. The Behavioral Norms and School Climate Questionnaire provides a brief, structured snapshot of day-to-day norms, perceived safety, and the quality of interpersonal and adult-student interactions within a school setting.

Developed by R. D. Felner, D. L. Gottfredson, and C. M. Haynes, it consists of 22 items and typically requires about 5 minutes to complete. Responses may be used to support screening and program evaluation efforts, identify areas of concern (e.g., inconsistent norms or perceived lack of support), and inform school-wide prevention and climate improvement planning.

The Behavioral Norms and School Climate Questionnaire is intended for use alongside other sources of information (e.g., incident data, attendance, staff reports) to contextualize findings and guide follow-up assessment or intervention when indicated.

Author: C. M. Haynes, D. L. Gottfredson, R. D. Felner

Literature: Cohen, J., McCabe, E. M., Michelli, N. M., & Pickeral, T. School climate: Research, policy, practice, and teacher education. Teachers College Record. 2009.