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Psychological Stress Measure (PSM-25) Test

Understand your stress across body, emotions, and behavior in about 5 minutes. Get a clear, detailed snapshot to track changes and guide next steps.
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October 2, 2025
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68/200
Psychological Stress Index (PSI)
Measures overall psychological tension and stress-related strain in response to current demands.
Good adaptation
Moderate stress
High stress
25 – 100: Good adaptation | 101 – 154: Moderate stress | 155 – 200: High stress
A score of 68 falls in the Good adaptation range, suggesting low psychological tension and generally effective coping with current demands.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?
Overworked professionals
41%OF USERS
People juggling heavy workloads and constant deadlines who want a quick snapshot of how stress shows up in their body, emotions, and behavior.
Students under pressure
33%OF USERS
High school and university students facing exams and performance demands who want to understand their stress level and what triggers it most.
People in life transitions
26%OF USERS
Those going through changes like moving, relationship shifts, new jobs, or caregiving who want to track stress and see which areas are most affected.
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Psychological Tension Index (PTI)
Average
82.2
Normal range
57.8 — 106.6
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25
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200
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this scale measure?
It measures current psychological stress across physical, emotional, and behavioral reactions. Scores summarize overall stress intensity and highlight which reaction areas are most pronounced.
How long does it take to complete?
Completion typically takes about 5 minutes. There are 25 items.
How should responses be selected?
Each item is rated by how often the described feeling or reaction occurs. Responses should reflect typical experience over the recent period indicated in the instructions.
How are results interpreted?
Higher total scores indicate higher stress intensity. Subscale patterns can indicate whether stress is expressed more through bodily symptoms, emotions, or behavior.
Can this scale be used to diagnose a mental disorder?
It is a screening measure of stress symptoms and does not provide a diagnosis. Results should be considered alongside clinical evaluation or other validated assessments when needed.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
PSM-25 Psychological Stress Scale Test

Psychological Stress Measure (PSM-25) Test

stress level

This self-report measure is designed to quantify perceived psychological stress across common symptom domains. The Psychological Stress Measure (PSM-25) asks respondents to rate the frequency or intensity of stress-related experiences over a recent period, supporting a structured appraisal of subjective stress.

The instrument contains 25 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Item content generally reflects emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and somatic manifestations of stress, and results are commonly used to describe overall stress burden and monitor change over time in clinical or research settings.

The Psychological Stress Measure (PSM-25) may be used as a screening or outcome measure and should be interpreted in the context of clinical interview, relevant history, and other assessment data.

Author: sheldon-cohen
Literature: Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., & Mermelstein, R. A global measure of perceived stress. Journal of Health and Social Behavior. 1983.
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