Moscow Authenticity Scale (MAS) Test

See how true to yourself you feel and how well your life fits you in about 1 minute. Five quick items give a clear snapshot for coaching, counseling, or cross cultural work.

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10/25

Authenticity (A)

Measures how consistently a person lives in alignment with their inner values and sense of self in everyday life.

Low authenticity

Moderate authenticity

High authenticity

0 – 14: Low authenticity | 15 – 21: Moderate authenticity | 22 – 25: High authenticity

A score of 10 falls in the Low authenticity range, suggesting a notable mismatch between internal beliefs and outward behavior or stronger reliance on external expectations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Life transition seekers

41%OF USERS

People facing a move, breakup, career switch, or other change use it to check whether their current life still fits who they are.

Coaching and therapy clients

34%OF USERS

People in counseling or coaching take it to quickly map inner integrity and how well their environment supports their values and goals.

Cross-cultural professionals

25%OF USERS

Expats, international students, and global workers use it to see whether they feel like themselves while adapting to a new culture or setting.

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

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Authenticity Scale (AS)

Average

15.1

Normal range

10.5 — 19.7

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this scale measure?

It measures authenticity as a personality trait, including inner integrity and fit with social and physical surroundings.

What is the purpose of taking it?

It provides a brief indicator of how closely lived experience matches personal values, roles, and sense of purpose.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 1 minute. The scale includes 5 items.

How should responses be selected?

Each item should be rated based on typical experience rather than a single recent event. Use the first response that best matches the overall pattern.

How should results be interpreted?

Higher scores indicate a stronger sense of being true to oneself and aligned with life conditions. Results are screening-level and should be interpreted alongside other information when used in applied settings.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Moscow Authenticity Scale (MAS) Test - Symptoms and Signs

authenticity

This brief self-report measure assesses perceived authenticity as a trait, including the extent to which an individual experiences alignment between internal experiences, self-concept, and day-to-day behavior. The Moscow Authenticity Scale (MAS) is intended for rapid screening of subjective authenticity in clinical, counseling, or research settings.

The instrument consists of 5 items and typically takes about 1 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to rate statements about feeling true to oneself and experiencing congruence with one’s environment and circumstances. The Moscow Authenticity Scale (MAS) is attributed to Michael H. Kernis and is best interpreted as a concise indicator of perceived authenticity rather than a comprehensive diagnostic assessment.

Author: Michael H. Kernis

Literature: Kernis, M. H., & Goldman, B. M. A multicomponent conceptualization of authenticity: Theory and research. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology. 2006.

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