Uncertainty and Threat Experience Scale Test
Understand how strongly you feel anxiety and safety threat under uncertainty in about 2 minutes. Ten quick items deliver a clear snapshot to guide support and next steps.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Threat of shortage of necessary supplies (Tosons)
Average
4.4
Normal range
3.1 — 5.7
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8
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Threat of instability in the situation (Toiits)
Average
4.9
Normal range
3.7 — 6
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0
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8
Majority
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Threat of financial problems (Tofp)
Average
3.3
Normal range
2 — 4.7
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8
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Threat to the Health of Loved Ones (TttHoLO)
Average
3.4
Normal range
2.3 — 4.5
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8
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Threat to Personal Health (TtPH)
Average
2.1
Normal range
0.8 — 3.4
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8
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Experiencing Uncertainty and Threat (EUaT)
Average
26.4
Normal range
21 — 31.9
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40
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures perceived uncertainty and perceived threat to personal safety. It also provides an estimate of current anxiety intensity under uncertain conditions.
When is it appropriate to use this questionnaire?
It is appropriate during periods of high uncertainty, such as public health emergencies or major social and economic changes. It can be used for screening or for tracking changes over time.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. It includes 10 items.
How should responses be completed?
Each item is rated by selecting the option that best matches the current experience. Responses should reflect feelings at the time of completion rather than general tendencies.
How are the results interpreted and used?
Higher scores indicate stronger perceived threat and higher distress under uncertainty. Results may guide follow-up assessment and selection of supportive interventions when needed.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Uncertainty and Threat Experience Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs
This self-report measure assesses subjective distress related to perceived uncertainty and threat. The Uncertainty and Threat Experience Scale is intended to capture the intensity of anxious feelings and perceived safety concerns in contexts characterized by unpredictability.
The instrument consists of 10 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. Respondents rate their experiences across brief prompts, supporting rapid screening of perceived threat and uncertainty-related distress. Scores from the Uncertainty and Threat Experience Scale may help inform clinical case formulation and guide decisions about whether additional assessment or intervention is indicated. The authors are David H. Barlow and Michel Hersen.
Author: David H. Barlow, Michel Hersen
Literature: Carleton, R. N. The intolerance of uncertainty construct in the context of anxiety disorders: Theoretical and practical perspectives. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics. 2016.; Chen, B., Van Assche, J., Vansteenkiste, M., Soenens, B., & Beyers, W. Does psychological need satisfaction matter when environmental or financial safety are at risk? Journal of Happiness Studies. 2015.
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