Brief Strivings Index (AI) Test

In 4 minutes, uncover which life goals matter most to you and how close you feel to reaching them. Get a clear, research-based snapshot to guide coaching, counseling, or personal growth.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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10/21

Self-Expression (SE)

Measures the importance a person places on realizing their abilities, interests, and personal potential through self-expression and growth.

Lower emphasis

Moderate emphasis

High emphasis

3 – 9: Lower emphasis | 10 – 15: Moderate emphasis | 16 – 21: High emphasis

A score of 10 suggests a moderate emphasis on self-expression, indicating personal growth is valued but may not be a dominant priority right now.

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8/21

Relationships (R)

Assesses how important close, warm, and supportive relationships are in the person’s current life goals.

Lower priority

Moderate priority

High priority

3 – 9: Lower priority | 10 – 15: Moderate priority | 16 – 21: High priority

A score of 8 falls in the Lower priority range, suggesting close relationships are a less central aspiration compared with other life goals at this time.

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11/21

Community (C)

Measures the importance placed on contributing to community life, social engagement, and helping others.

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Moderate

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3 – 9: Lower | 10 – 15: Moderate | 16 – 21: Higher

A score of 11 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting community involvement and helping others are somewhat important but not a dominant life priority right now.

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20/21

Appearance (A)

Assesses how strongly a person prioritizes having an attractive appearance and meeting socially valued beauty standards.

Low focus

Moderate focus

High focus

3 – 9: Low focus | 10 – 15: Moderate focus | 16 – 21: High focus

A score of 20 falls in the High focus range, suggesting appearance and social approval related to attractiveness are highly important goals right now.

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15/21

Fame (F)

Measures how strongly a person values fame, public recognition, and being seen as popular or influential.

Low

Moderate

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3 – 8: Low | 9 – 15: Moderate | 16 – 21: High

A score of 15 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting public recognition matters somewhat, but it is not the dominant life priority.

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12/21

Influence (I)

Measures the extent to which a person values power, influence, and control over others as a life goal.

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Moderate

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3 – 9: Low | 10 – 15: Moderate | 16 – 21: High

A score of 12 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced interest in influence and leadership without a strong emphasis on dominating social situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Coaching and therapy clients

41%OF USERS

People starting or continuing personal work who want to clarify what they truly value, what feels achievable, and where their motivation is stuck.

Career and life changers

34%OF USERS

Adults at a crossroads (new job, burnout, relocation, breakup) who want to prioritize goals and regain direction and confidence.

Psychology students and researchers

25%OF USERS

Learners and researchers who need a quick, theory-based way to compare goal types with wellbeing, satisfaction, or motivation outcomes.

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

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Self-expression (S)

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8.9

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Relationships (R)

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Community (C)

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12.5

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Appearance (A)

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9.1

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Fame (F)

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10.8

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Influence (I)

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15.2

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses six categories of life goals, including external aims (such as financial success and image) and internal aims (such as growth, relationships, and contribution). It summarizes which goal types are prioritized.

How is the questionnaire completed?

For each goal statement, select one rating focus: importance, perceived attainability, or degree already achieved. Rate each item using the provided response scale.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 18 items.

How should the results be interpreted?

Scores compare the relative weight of different goal types and indicate whether goals are viewed as important, attainable, or already realized. Interpretation should consider context and is not a diagnostic conclusion.

What is this questionnaire used for?

It is used for brief screening of life priorities in counseling, coaching, group settings, and research. Results can guide goal setting and planning of further work.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Brief Strivings Index (AI) Test - Symptoms and Signs

self-determination

Life goals can help clarify what currently motivates an individual. The Brief Strivings Index (AI) is a brief self-report measure designed to survey the relative salience of common goal domains and the respondent’s appraisal of those goals.

The instrument asks respondents to rate goal-related attributes (e.g., importance and perceived attainability and/or current realization) across broad areas of striving, supporting rapid clinical or research screening of motivational priorities. It contains 18 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete.

Results from the Brief Strivings Index (AI) may be used to guide discussion in counseling or coaching, to inform hypothesis generation about approach/avoidance patterns and values alignment, and to support group or research comparisons. Interpretation is best integrated with clinical context and other sources of information.

Author: e-l-deci, r-m-ryan

Literature: Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. The “what” and “why” of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behavior. Psychological Inquiry. 2000.; Sheldon, K. M., Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L., & Kasser, T. The independent effects of goal contents and motives on well-being: It’s both what you pursue and why you pursue it. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. 2004.; Kasser, T., & Ryan, R. M. A dark side of the American dream: Correlates of financial success as a central life aspiration. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1993.

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