Self-Actualization Short Index Diagnostic Test

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October 2, 2025

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25/60

Self-Actualization Index (SAI)

Measures the degree to which a person realizes personal potential through autonomy, self-acceptance, trust, and responsibility in relationships.

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15 – 25: Low | 26 – 45: Moderate | 46 – 60: High

A score of 25 falls in the Low range, suggesting currently limited self-actualization across autonomy, self-acceptance, trust, and responsibility compared with higher scorers.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Self-growth seekers

41%OF USERS

People exploring their goals and potential take it to quickly gauge how aligned they feel with their values and direction.

Coaching and training clients

34%OF USERS

Participants in coaching or personal development programs use it to track changes in self-awareness and progress over time.

Counseling and research screening

25%OF USERS

Counselors and researchers use it as a fast first check to estimate self-actualization before deeper assessment.

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Self-Actualization Index (SI)

Average

42.4

Normal range

34.5 — 50.3

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It provides a brief index of self-actualization, reflecting personal awareness, growth orientation, and alignment with values and goals.

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

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. It includes 15 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best matches typical thoughts and behavior rather than an ideal choice. Answer all items using the same time frame and interpretation of the response options.

How should the score be interpreted?

Higher scores generally indicate greater self-actualization and openness to development. Results are screening indicators and should be interpreted alongside other clinical or assessment information.

In what settings is this questionnaire commonly used?

It is used for quick screening in counseling, preliminary assessment in research, and tracking change in training or coaching contexts.

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Self-Actualization Short Index Diagnostic Test - Symptoms and Signs

existential psychology self-actualization

This brief self-report measure is designed to screen for personal growth orientation and perceived self-actualization. The Brief Self-Actualization Index is commonly used when a rapid estimate of self-actualization is needed in applied or research settings.

The instrument consists of 15 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete. Responses yield a summary score intended to reflect the respondent’s current level of self-actualization, which may be used for preliminary assessment, research screening, or monitoring change over time. The Brief Self-Actualization Index is often cited in relation to the work of Everett L. Shostrom.

Author: abraham-h-maslow, Everett L. Shostrom

Literature: Pervin, L. A. Personality: Theory and research. John Wiley & Sons. 2003.; Myers, D. G. Psychology. Worth Publishers. 2010.; Jones, A., & Crandall, R. Validation of a short index of self-actualization. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. 1986.

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