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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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.
Taking Risks (TR)
Taking Risks (TR)
Average
9.4
Normal range
6.8 — 12
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18
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Control (C)
Control (C)
Average
6.3
Normal range
2.3 — 10.4
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0
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24
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Engagement (E)
Engagement (E)
Average
11.6
Normal range
7.7 — 15.6
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0
max.
30
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Resilience (R)
Resilience (R)
Average
24.4
Normal range
11.8 — 37
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0
max.
72
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
Please answer a few questions about yourself. Select the response option that best reflects your opinion. There are no right or wrong answers; only your opinion is important. Please work at a steady pace and do not spend too much time thinking about each response.
- No
- Probably not
- Probably yes
- Yes
- No
- Probably not
- Probably yes
- Yes
- No
- Probably no
- Probably yes
- Yes
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
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Hardiness Scale (HS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
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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