Brief Hardiness Questionnaire Test

Understand how well you stay calm and effective under stress in just 3 minutes. Twelve quick items give a clear snapshot of resilience for hiring or support planning.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

12/16

Risk Acceptance (RA)

Accepting Risk measures how readily a person views uncertainty and obstacles as manageable opportunities for growth rather than as threats.

Low

Moderate

High

4 – 9: Low | 10 – 13: Moderate | 14 – 16: High

A score of 12 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally flexible approach to change with occasional hesitation in higher-risk situations.

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14/16

Control (C)

Control measures how strongly a person believes their own actions can influence outcomes and guide effective coping under stress.

Low control

Moderate control

High control

4 – 9: Low control | 10 – 13: Moderate control | 14 – 16: High control

A score of 14 indicates high perceived control, suggesting you typically approach challenges with a strong sense of personal influence and responsibility.

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9/16

Commitment (C)

Engagement measures how inclined a person is to stay involved, care about others, and seek support when needed during challenging situations.

Low

Moderate

High

4 – 9: Low | 10 – 13: Moderate | 14 – 16: High

A score of 9 suggests lower engagement, indicating a reduced tendency to stay involved or reach out for support under stress compared with higher scores.

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24/48

Hardiness (H)

Resilience measures how well a person adapts to stress and setbacks while maintaining emotional balance and effective functioning.

Lower resilience

Moderate resilience

Higher resilience

12 – 29: Lower resilience | 30 – 39: Moderate resilience | 40 – 48: Higher resilience

A score of 24 falls in the Lower resilience range, suggesting coping and recovery under stress may be less consistent and may require more effort to maintain stability.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Job candidates in screening

41%OF USERS

People applying for demanding roles take it to show how well they stay calm, adapt, and keep performing under pressure.

Stressed working professionals

34%OF USERS

Employees feeling stretched by deadlines or change use it to understand their stress tolerance and bounce-back habits.

HR and team leaders

25%OF USERS

Managers and HR staff take it to gauge resilience needs in teams and plan support or development efforts.

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

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Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
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Accepting Risk (AR)

Average

8.7

Normal range

6.8 — 10.6

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Control (C)

Average

12.6

Normal range

10.5 — 14.7

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Engagement (E)

Average

8.3

Normal range

6.5 — 10.2

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Resilience (R)

Average

21.7

Normal range

16.8 — 26.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures resilience, or the ability to handle stress and recover from setbacks while staying effective. Scores reflect typical reactions to pressure and challenge.

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

Completion usually takes about 3 minutes. It includes 12 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best matches how things usually are, not how they should be. Answer each item based on typical behavior over time.

What if an item does not seem to fit or feels unclear?

Choose the option that comes closest to the usual experience. Avoid leaving items blank unless instructed.

How are results used?

Results provide a brief summary of stress tolerance and coping balance to support screening or planning support. They do not provide a diagnosis and should be interpreted alongside other information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Brief Hardiness Questionnaire Test

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This instrument is designed to provide a brief self-report assessment of psychological hardiness as it relates to functioning under stress. The Brief Hardiness Questionnaire consists of 12 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete.

Items ask respondents to rate statements reflecting attitudes and coping tendencies commonly associated with hardiness, such as perceived control, commitment, and approach to challenge. Scores may be used as a screening indicator of stress resilience and to inform discussion of coping resources; the Brief Hardiness Questionnaire should be interpreted in the context of other clinical information and the referral question.

Author: jack-block, jeanne-h-block

Literature: Bonanno, G. A. Loss, trauma, and human resilience: Have we underestimated the human capacity to thrive after extremely aversive events? American Psychologist. 2004.; Corbin, C. B., Welk, G. J., Corbin, W. R., & Welk, K. A. Concepts of fitness and wellness: A comprehensive lifestyle approach. McGraw-Hill. 2005.

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