Social Frustration Level Scale Test

Understand social stress and dissatisfaction in relationships in about 2 minutes. A 20 item screen that supports quick triage, progress tracking, and counseling insights.
Start Online Test
Questions202 minutes
Hi! My name is Freudly, i am an AI therapist, I will give you an interpretation of the test after you complete it.
08:30
October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
Material has been updated
12,144 views
1,146 completions
956 likes
Verified by Daniel Hall
Psychologist with 25 years of experience
Share
Scale Explorer

How the Scales are Structured

example score
3/5
Health and Work Capacity (HaWC)
Measures dissatisfaction with one’s health status and perceived work capacity as a source of social frustration.
Low dissatisfaction
Moderate dissatisfaction
High dissatisfaction
12.4Low dissatisfaction2.53.4Moderate dissatisfaction3.55High dissatisfaction
A score of 3 indicates moderate dissatisfaction with health and work capacity, suggesting some tension related to physical condition or occupational functioning.
example score
3/5
Socioeconomic Status (SS)
Assesses dissatisfaction with one’s socio-economic status, including financial well-being and living conditions.
Low dissatisfaction
Moderate dissatisfaction
High dissatisfaction
12.4Low dissatisfaction2.53.4Moderate dissatisfaction3.55High dissatisfaction
A score of 3 indicates moderate dissatisfaction with current financial or living conditions in this scale.
example score
4/5
Social Status (SS)
Measures dissatisfaction with one’s perceived position in the social and professional hierarchy relative to desired status.
Low dissatisfaction
Moderate dissatisfaction
High dissatisfaction
12.4Low dissatisfaction2.53.4Moderate dissatisfaction3.55High dissatisfaction
A score of 4 falls in the High dissatisfaction range, suggesting notable tension or discontent about current social or professional status compared with expectations.
example score
3/5
Social Environment (SE)
Assesses dissatisfaction with one’s social environment, including relationships with friends, colleagues, and acquaintances.
Low dissatisfaction
Moderate dissatisfaction
High dissatisfaction
12.4Low dissatisfaction2.53.4Moderate dissatisfaction3.55High dissatisfaction
A score of 3 indicates moderate dissatisfaction with the social environment, suggesting some tension or unmet needs in relationships without pronounced difficulties.
example score
3/5
Relationships With Family and Close Others (RWFaCO)
Measures dissatisfaction and tension in relationships with family and close loved ones.
Low dissatisfaction
Moderate dissatisfaction
High dissatisfaction
12.4Low dissatisfaction2.53.4Moderate dissatisfaction3.55High dissatisfaction
A score of 3 falls in the moderate range, suggesting noticeable but not severe dissatisfaction or tension in family and close relationships.
example score
3/5
Overall Social Frustration Level (OSFL)
Measures overall dissatisfaction and tension related to one’s position and experiences within social relationships and hierarchies.
Low
Moderate
High
12.4Low2.53.4Moderate3.55High
A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of social frustration, suggesting noticeable but not pervasive dissatisfaction or tension in social standing and interactions.
Start Online Test
just completed the test
DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Stressed students and interns
41%OF USERS
People in study or early-career settings who feel tense in groups, struggle to fit in, or notice growing irritation in everyday interactions.
Conflict-prone workplaces
34%OF USERS
Employees and managers who face frequent misunderstandings, pressure, or interpersonal conflicts and want a quick check of social dissatisfaction.
Clients in counseling
25%OF USERS
People seeking psychological support who suspect social stress, isolation, or difficulty adapting and want to track changes over time.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
RESULTS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE

Scale Results
— Explained Clearly
Your scores across each test scale are translated into plain, usable insights. You won’t just get numbers — you’ll learn how your results impact your daily life, emotional state, and overall well-being.
AI-Powered
Interpretation
You’ll receive a structured, clinically-grounded explanation. Our AI analyzes patterns and relationships between scales to provide a coherent interpretation, without exaggerated language.
Statistical
Comparison
See how your results compare to others. Anonymized platform data is used to create a percentile scale, which identifies whether your results are typical.
Practical
Recommendations
You’ll receive clear, actionable guidance tailored to your profile. These easy-to-implement suggestions focus on coping, self-regulation, and realistic next steps.
AI-Powered
Insights
Get insights on behavioral and thought patterns you might not notice on your own. By uncovering subtle connections between your responses, you’ll better understand what may be driving your current results.
Discuss with
an AI Therapist
Clarify, reflect, and explore your results right away. Talk through your experience, ask questions, and explore meanings in a calm, non-diagnostic dialogue.
Start Online Test
Used in 52+ countries
Benchmarking

See How You Compare

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.
health and work capacity (hawc)
Average
2.7
Normal range
23.4
min.
1
max.
5
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
socio-economic status (ss)
Average
4
Normal range
3.34.7
min.
1
max.
5
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
social status (ss)
Average
3.9
Normal range
3.34.4
min.
1
max.
5
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
social environment (se)
Average
3.8
Normal range
3.24.4
min.
1
max.
5
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
relationships with family and loved ones (rwfalo)
Average
3.3
Normal range
2.83.8
min.
1
max.
5
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Integral Level of Social Frustration (ILoSF)
Average
2.8
Normal range
2.23.4
min.
1
max.
5
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Featured On
CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It screens for social frustration, defined as tension and dissatisfaction that arise when communication or social adaptation is blocked. Items focus on strain in everyday interpersonal situations.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. The questionnaire contains 20 items.
How should items be answered?
Select the response that best matches current experience rather than a preferred or expected answer. Avoid spending time on any single item; an initial judgment is sufficient.
How are results used and what do they indicate?
Scores summarize the current level of social dissatisfaction and interpersonal tension. Results are suitable for screening and for tracking change across repeated administrations.
Does the result provide a diagnosis?
No; it is a brief screening tool and does not establish a clinical diagnosis. Interpretation should be combined with other information when clinical decisions are required.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Level of Social Frustration, LSF-1 Test

Social Frustration Level Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

This brief self-report measure is designed to screen perceived difficulties and dissatisfaction in social functioning. The Social Frustration Level Scale focuses on the respondent’s experience of strain in interpersonal interactions and barriers to social adaptation. It is attributed to Leonard I. Pearlin and Carmi Schooler.

The instrument includes 20 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. The Social Frustration Level Scale may be used for rapid assessment in clinical or research settings, including repeated administration to monitor changes over time, with results interpreted within the broader context of psychosocial stressors, functioning, and presenting concerns.

Author: Carmi Schooler, Leonard I. Pearlin
Literature: Dollard, J., Doob, L. W., Miller, N. E., Mowrer, O. H., & Sears, R. R. Frustration and aggression. Yale University Press. 1939.; Gross, J. J. (Ed.). Handbook of emotion regulation. Guilford Press. 2014.
Test Question Form
You Might Also Like
Socially Oriented Activity Questionnaire
This questionnaire is designed to assess individual differences in socially…
Start Test
Fixed Emotional Set Level
This measure is designed to provide a brief, structured appraisal of an ind…
Start Test
Popular tests
Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI)
This self-report measure is used to assess narcissism as a personality trai…
Start Test
Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)
This measure is used to rapidly quantify the current severity of obsessive…
Start Test
CRAFFT Screening Test (CRAFFT 2.1)
This brief screening measure is designed to identify potential alcohol and…
Start Test
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
This measure is commonly used to quickly screen for the presence and severi…
Start Test
Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
This self-report measure is used to assess occupational burnout symptoms in…
Start Test
Adolescent Anxiety Questionnaire
This measure is designed to support a brief appraisal of anxiety symptoms a…
Start Test
Emotional Creativity Inventory (ECI)
This self-report measure assesses individual differences in the originality…
Start Test
Horne–Ostberg Morningness–Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ)
Circadian preferences influence typical patterns of alertness and sleep tim…
Start Test
Ambivalent Sexism Inventory (ASI)
This measure is designed to assess attitudes toward women, including both o…
Start Test
Internalized Misogyny Scale (IMS)
This measure is designed to assess internalized negative beliefs and stereo…
Start Test
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
This self-report measure assesses the degree to which individuals appraise…
Start Test
Impulsive Behavior Scale (SUPPS-P)
Impulsivity is a multidimensional construct that is often assessed with bri…
Start Test
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, Revised (CIWA-Ar)
This rating scale is used to rapidly assess the severity of alcohol withdra…
Start Test
Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS)
This measure provides a brief self-report assessment of current or typical…
Start Test
Light Triad Scale (LTS)
This self-report measure assesses prosocial personality tendencies and orie…
Start Test
Suicidal Ideation Scale
In clinical settings, the Suicidal Ideation Scale is used to structure an i…
Start Test
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Scale (BDD-D)
This brief self-report measure is designed to screen for and quantify distr…
Start Test
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
This measure is a brief self-report inventory used to screen for anxiety sy…
Start Test
Differential Test of Perfectionism
This instrument is used to screen for perfectionism-related attitudes and t…
Start Test
Locus of Control Scale
This measure assesses generalized expectancies regarding the degree to whic…
Start Test
New Apathy Scale
This brief self-report measure is used to screen for apathy-related symptom…
Start Test
Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire (PAQ)
This measure assesses individual differences in alexithymia, including diff…
Start Test
Social Intelligence Scale
This brief self-report measure is designed to support rapid screening of in…
Start Test
Fear Test
This measure is designed to evaluate individual differences in fear-related…
Start Test
Neuroticism Level Scale
The measure is intended for brief screening of an individual’s propensity t…
Start Test
Aggressiveness Indicators Screening Questionnaire
This screening tool is designed to quickly identify behavioral indicators a…
Start Test
Comments
Leave a Comment