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Hardiness Scale (HS) Test

See how well you stay calm, confident, and effective under stress in about 5 minutes. Get clear insight into your coping strengths so you can handle pressure and uncertainty with more control.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured
example score
11/18
Risk Acceptance (RA)
Measures how strongly a person tends to view uncertain situations as opportunities for growth and is willing to act without guaranteed success.
Low
Moderate
High
0 – 7: Low | 8 – 15: Moderate | 16 – 18: High
A score of 11 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting you are sometimes willing to take on uncertainty for learning and growth, while still preferring some predictability.
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12/24
Control (C)
Measures the extent to which you believe you can influence outcomes and make choices even under uncertainty.
Low control
Moderate control
High control
0 – 12: Low control | 13 – 21: Moderate control | 22 – 24: High control
A score of 12 indicates low control, suggesting you may often feel that events are difficult to influence, especially in stressful or uncertain situations.
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12/30
Commitment (C)
Engagement measures how much a person feels involved in and interested by ongoing activities rather than detached or alienated.
Low engagement
Moderate engagement
High engagement
0 – 16: Low engagement | 17 – 27: Moderate engagement | 28 – 30: High engagement
A score of 12 indicates low engagement, suggesting a tendency toward reduced involvement and meaning in current activities under stress.
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27/72
Hardiness (H)
Measures psychological hardiness as a belief system of commitment, control, and willingness to take constructive risks under stress.
Low hardiness
Moderate hardiness
High hardiness
0 – 38: Low hardiness | 39 – 62: Moderate hardiness | 63 – 72: High hardiness
A score of 27 falls in the Low hardiness range, suggesting reduced perceived control and engagement when facing stressful or uncertain situations.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?
Stressed working professionals
41%OF USERS
People juggling deadlines and uncertainty who want to see how well they stay calm, confident, and effective under pressure.
Coaches and therapists
34%OF USERS
Specialists who use the results to understand a client’s coping style and plan support or skill-building work.
High-pressure team members
25%OF USERS
People in roles like healthcare, emergency services, leadership, or sales who want a quick check of long-term resilience in demanding situations.
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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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Taking Risks (TR)
Average
9.4
Normal range
6.8 — 12
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18
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Control (C)
Average
6.3
Normal range
2.3 — 10.4
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24
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Engagement (E)
Average
11.6
Normal range
7.7 — 15.6
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30
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Resilience (R)
Average
24.4
Normal range
11.8 — 37
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72
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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What does this test measure?
It measures psychological hardiness, including calm response under pressure, confidence in action, and perceived control in difficult situations.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
The standard form includes 24 statements and usually takes about 5 minutes to complete.
How should responses be selected?
Each statement should be rated based on typical behavior and attitudes rather than a single recent event. All items should be answered without overthinking.
What do the results represent?
Scores describe a general capacity to cope with stress and uncertainty over time. They do not provide a diagnosis or identify a specific disorder.
Are there different versions available?
Yes, a 45-item form is used for more detailed assessment, and a 12-item form is used for brief screening. Selection depends on the purpose of evaluation and time available.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Maddi's Hardiness Test

Hardiness Scale (HS) Test

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This self-report measure is used to briefly characterize personality-based resilience in the context of stress and uncertainty. The Hardiness Scale (HS) provides a structured way to estimate how individuals tend to appraise challenging situations and their perceived capacity to remain effective under psychological pressure.

It consists of 24 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Responses are commonly summarized to support screening and to inform clinical formulation, monitoring over time, or discussion of coping resources and stress-related vulnerabilities. The Hardiness Scale (HS) is intended to complement, not replace, a comprehensive clinical evaluation.

Author: salvatore-r-maddi
Literature: Kobasa, S. C. Stressful life events, personality, and health: An inquiry into hardiness. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1979.; Maddi, S. R. Hardiness: Turning stressful circumstances into resilient growth. Springer. 2013.
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