Futurophobia Scale Test

Understand how a teen’s future-focused anxiety affects mood and choices in about 10 minutes. 50 items deliver clear results to guide support and make intervention more targeted.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

84/100

Social Insecurity (SI)

Assesses how much insecurity and anxiety a teenager experiences in social contacts and interactions.

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Moderate

High

0 – 50: Low | 51 – 75: Moderate | 76 – 100: High

A score of 84 falls in the High range, suggesting pronounced insecurity and anxiety in social interactions that may hinder social adaptation.

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90/100

Fear of Change (FoC)

Measures the intensity of fear and discomfort related to change and new circumstances.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 49: Low | 50 – 74: Moderate | 75 – 100: High

A score of 90 falls in the High range, suggesting strong anxiety about change that may make adapting to new situations feel particularly difficult.

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19/100

Self-Esteem (SE)

Measures self-confidence and belief in one’s ability to handle and plan for the future.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 25: Low | 26 – 75: Moderate | 76 – 100: High

A score of 19 falls in the Low range, suggesting reduced confidence in one’s abilities when thinking about the future.

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42/100

Fear of Responsibility (FoR)

Measures anxiety about making decisions and taking responsibility for one’s actions, which can contribute to responsibility avoidance.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 25: Low | 26 – 75: Moderate | 76 – 100: High

A score of 42 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency to feel uneasy about decisions and responsibility.

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42/100

Fear of Growing Up (FoGU)

Measures how strongly a teenager fears becoming an adult and taking on increased responsibilities.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 25: Low | 26 – 50: Moderate | 51 – 100: High

A score of 42 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not overwhelming level of concern about growing up and adult responsibilities.

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67/100

Career Choice Uncertainty (CCU)

Measures how uncertain and anxious a teenager feels about choosing a future career path.

Low uncertainty

Moderate uncertainty

High uncertainty

0 – 49: Low uncertainty | 50 – 74: Moderate uncertainty | 75 – 100: High uncertainty

A score of 67 falls in the Moderate uncertainty range, suggesting noticeable hesitancy and worry about career choice that may make planning and decisions feel harder.

example score

36/100

Futurophobia Level (FL)

Measures the overall intensity of anxiety and fear related to future events and uncertainty.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 25: Low | 26 – 50: Moderate | 51 – 100: High

A score of 36 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some worries about the future that are present but generally manageable.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Anxious high school students

41%OF USERS

Teens who feel persistent worry about what lies ahead and notice it affecting sleep, mood, or daily motivation.

Exam and career planners

34%OF USERS

Students facing exams, graduation, or choosing a college track who fear making the wrong decision or failing.

Parents and school psychologists

25%OF USERS

Adults who want a quick, structured way to check whether a teen’s future-related anxiety needs extra support.

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

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Insecurity in social life (Iisl)

Average

64.9

Normal range

51.9 — 77.9

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100

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Fear of Change (FoC)

Average

36.2

Normal range

21.4 — 50.9

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100

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Self-esteem (S)

Average

72.8

Normal range

56 — 89.6

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100

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Fear of responsibility (For)

Average

36.8

Normal range

20.9 — 52.7

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100

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Fear of Growing Up (FoGU)

Average

56.9

Normal range

40.4 — 73.4

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100

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Undecided about career choice (Uacc)

Average

74.4

Normal range

57.7 — 91.2

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100

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Level of futurophobia (Lof)

Average

55.9

Normal range

38.5 — 73.3

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100

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Futurophobia Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

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Fear about the future can meaningfully affect adolescents’ mood, behavior, and decision-making, even when it is not immediately apparent. The Futurophobia Scale is a self-report measure designed to assess subjective anxiety and apprehension related to anticipated future events (Segal).

The instrument includes 50 items and typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. Items are phrased to encourage candid endorsement of worries and fears rather than “right answer” responding.

Scores from the Futurophobia Scale are intended to support clinical or school-based screening and to help identify youth whose future-oriented anxiety may interfere with planning, daily functioning, and adjustment; results should be interpreted in the context of a broader assessment.

Author: Z. V. Segal