Job Apathy Scale (JAS) Test

See whether low motivation at work reflects apathy, not just fatigue, in about 2 minutes. Fast, 10-item check-in helps spot early risk and guide timely support to protect morale and performance.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

9/25

Apathetic Actions (AA)

Measures the tendency toward reduced initiative and minimal effort in work-related actions and responsibilities.

Low apathy in actions

Moderate apathy in actions

High apathy in actions

5 – 11: Low apathy in actions | 12 – 18: Moderate apathy in actions | 19 – 25: High apathy in actions

A score of 9 falls in the Low apathy in actions range, suggesting generally preserved motivation and a lower tendency to avoid responsibility in work tasks.

example score

14/25

Apathetic Thoughts (AT)

Measures the degree of disengaged, purposeless thinking about work and avoidance of mental effort.

Low

Moderate

High

5 – 11: Low | 12 – 18: Moderate | 19 – 25: High

A score of 14 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some reduction in perceived meaning and interest in work with occasional avoidance of cognitive effort.

example score

22/50

Job Apathy Scale (JAS)

Measures the overall degree of apathy in professional activity, reflecting reduced interest and motivation at work.

Low apathy

Moderate apathy

High apathy

10 – 23: Low apathy | 24 – 36: Moderate apathy | 37 – 50: High apathy

A score of 22 falls in the Low apathy range, suggesting generally preserved engagement and motivation in work tasks.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Burned-out employees

41%OF USERS

People who feel emotionally flat at work and want to understand whether it’s apathy rather than just tiredness.

Team leads and managers

34%OF USERS

Leaders who notice drops in initiative or ownership and want a quick check to decide how to support the team.

HR and workplace psychologists

25%OF USERS

Specialists who screen for early disengagement during assessments to prevent burnout and turnover.

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

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Apathetic actions (Aa)

Average

16.5

Normal range

13 — 19.9

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Apathetic thoughts (At)

Average

18.2

Normal range

15.4 — 20.9

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Scale of Professional Apathy (SoPA)

Average

33.2

Normal range

26.7 — 39.6

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Somewhat agree
- Agree

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Job Apathy Scale (JAS) Test - Symptoms and Signs

apathy

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work stress

burnout

This brief self-report measure screens for reduced interest, emotional engagement, and motivation in the work context. The Job Apathy Scale (JAS) is designed to capture cognitive and behavioral features commonly associated with work-related apathy.

The instrument consists of 10 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Item content addresses apathetic thoughts (e.g., diminished sense of meaning or value in one’s work) and apathetic behaviors (e.g., lowered initiative and follow-through), supporting a rapid check of apathy-related symptoms in occupational settings.

The Job Apathy Scale (JAS) may be used as a screening tool in routine organizational assessments or as part of a broader evaluation when concerns arise about disengagement, reduced motivation, or possible burnout risk. Results should be interpreted in context and are not a standalone diagnosis.

Author: Christina Maslach, Michael P. Leiter

Literature: Maslach, C., Schaufeli, W. B., & Leiter, M. P. Job burnout. Annual Review of Psychology. 2001.; Shirom, A. Job-related burnout: A review. In J. C. Quick & L. E. Tetrick (Eds.), Handbook of occupational health psychology. American Psychological Association. 2003.