Psychological Problems of Adolescents in Real and Virtual Environments Test

Understand teen stress, anxiety, loneliness, and online impacts in about 11 minutes. A 60 item, school-tested tool that helps spot support needs early and guide targeted school or counseling support.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

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3/5
School-Related (SR)
Assesses the extent of school-related difficulties such as academic strain, peer/teacher conflicts, and school-related anxiety.
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12.03Low2.043.88Moderate3.895High
A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some school-related stress or challenges that may be present but not pronounced.
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3/5
Internet-Related Problems (IRP)
Measures the extent to which a teenager’s online immersion is associated with psychological or daily-life difficulties.
Low
Moderate
High
11.5Low1.513.4Moderate3.415High
A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some internet-related strain may be present without clearly indicating pervasive impairment.
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3/5
In Relationships With Parents (IRWP)
Measures the degree of difficulties and lack of support perceived by the adolescent in relationships with parents.
Low difficulties
Moderate difficulties
High difficulties
11.37Low difficulties1.383.34Moderate difficulties3.355High difficulties
A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of difficulties in relationships with parents, suggesting occasional tension or unmet support needs without pervasive conflict.
example score
3/5
Communication-Related Problems (CRP)
Measures the extent of difficulties a teenager experiences in communicating and interacting with peers, including conflicts and feelings of disconnection.
Low difficulties
Moderate difficulties
High difficulties
11.26Low difficulties1.273.1Moderate difficulties3.115High difficulties
A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of communication-related difficulties, suggesting occasional challenges in peer interaction without persistent or severe problems.
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3/5
Identity Formation (IF)
Measures difficulties an adolescent experiences in forming a stable sense of personal identity and self-definition.
Low difficulty
Moderate difficulty
High difficulty
11.65Low difficulty1.663.68Moderate difficulty3.695High difficulty
A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of difficulty with identity formation, suggesting some uncertainty about self-definition and social role that may arise in both real and online contexts.
example score
3/5
Safety-Related Problems (SRP)
Assesses perceived difficulties and concerns related to personal and public safety in real and virtual environments.
Low concerns
Moderate concerns
High concerns
12.39Low concerns2.44.38Moderate concerns4.395High concerns
A score of 3 falls in the Moderate concerns range, suggesting occasional worries about safety or feeling threatened that may affect comfort in everyday situations.
example score
3/5
Overall Level of Problem Concern (OLoPC)
Measures the overall severity of psychological difficulties an adolescent experiences across real-life and virtual contexts.
Low concern
Moderate concern
High concern
11.98Low concern1.993.34Moderate concern3.355High concern
A score of 3 falls in the Moderate concern range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme overall level of difficulties across areas of life.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Teens feeling overwhelmed
46%OF USERS
Adolescents aged 13–16 who notice anxiety, loneliness, stress at school, or mood changes and want to understand what might be going on.
Concerned parents and guardians
32%OF USERS
Adults who see shifts in a teen’s behavior, sleep, grades, or online habits and want clearer signals about where support is needed.
School psychologists and educators
22%OF USERS
Specialists who use the questionnaire to screen student well-being and plan timely interventions for offline and online-related difficulties.
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related to school (rts)
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internet-related (i)
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in relationships with parents (irwp)
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related to communication (rtc)
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formation of identity (foi)
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1.93.3
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related to safety (rts)
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3
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Level of Problematic Concern (LoPC)
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2.6
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the questionnaire assess?
It screens common psychological difficulties in adolescents in offline and online contexts. Areas include anxiety, loneliness, school and relationship stress, and effects of online communication and social networks.
Who is the questionnaire intended for?
It is designed for adolescents ages 13–16. It is not intended for younger children or adults.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
It includes 60 questions. Typical completion time is about 11 minutes.
How should items be answered?
Select the response that best reflects recent experience and typical behavior. Answer all items and avoid overthinking single questions.
How should results be interpreted and used?
Scores indicate areas where additional attention or support may be needed and do not provide a diagnosis. Results are intended to guide follow-up steps such as targeted support or further assessment.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Psychological Problems of Adolescents in Real and Virtual Environments Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure is designed to screen for common psychological difficulties experienced by adolescents across offline and online contexts. Psychological Problems of Adolescents in Real and Virtual Environments is intended to support identification of areas that may warrant further clinical inquiry.

The instrument includes 60 items and typically takes about 11 minutes to complete. Items address broad domains of emotional and social functioning, including distress related to school and relationships, and concerns associated with digital communication and social media. It is not a diagnostic tool; results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview, collateral information, and other assessment data.

Psychological Problems of Adolescents in Real and Virtual Environments is attributed to Patricia M. Greenfield and may be used in educational or clinical settings to inform referral decisions, monitoring, and planning of supportive interventions.

Author: Patricia M. Greenfield
Literature: Achenbach, T. M., & Rescorla, L. A. Manual for the ASEBA school-age forms & profiles. University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth, & Families. 2001.; Odgers, C. L., & Jensen, M. R. Annual research review: Adolescent mental health in the digital age: Facts, fears, and future directions. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 2020.
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