Psychological Safety of the Educational Environment Test

Understand how safe and supported students feel at school in just 4 minutes. Results spotlight relationship and climate risks from both student and educator views to guide timely, targeted action.
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9/24
Psychological Satisfaction With the Educational Environment (PSWtEE)
This scale measures how satisfied a person feels with the conditions, organization, and overall atmosphere of the educational environment.
Low satisfaction
Moderate satisfaction
High satisfaction
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A score of 9 indicates moderate satisfaction, suggesting a generally acceptable view of the educational environment with some areas that may feel less comfortable or well-organized.
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10/24
Psychological Comfort (PC)
Measures the student’s subjective sense of coziness, safety, and emotional well-being in the educational environment.
Low comfort
Moderate comfort
High comfort
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A score of 10 indicates a moderate level of psychological comfort, suggesting the environment feels somewhat safe and supportive but with noticeable areas that may reduce ease or emotional well-being.
example score
6/12
Students (S)
Measures psychological resilience and comfort developed through interactions with other students, reflecting the overall peer climate.
Low peer support
Mixed/variable climate
Positive peer climate
04Low peer support58Mixed/variable climate912Positive peer climate
A score of 6 falls in the mixed/variable climate range, suggesting peer interactions provide some support but are not consistently strengthening psychological resilience.
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4/12
Adults (A)
Measures how much psychological protection, support, and safety adults provide within the educational environment.
Low adult protection
Moderate adult protection
High adult protection
04Low adult protection58Moderate adult protection912High adult protection
A score of 4 indicates low perceived psychological protection from adults, suggesting limited support and safety in interactions with adult figures in the educational environment.
example score
13/24
Psychological Security (PS)
Measures how protected and psychologically safe a person feels in the educational environment, especially in adult–student interactions.
Low security
Moderate security
High security
07Low security816Moderate security1724High security
A score of 13 indicates a moderate level of psychological security, suggesting generally acceptable conditions with some areas where comfort and protection may be improved.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

School psychologists and counselors
41%OF USERS
They assess how safe students feel at school and use results to plan support, prevention, and timely interventions.
Teachers and class leaders
34%OF USERS
They evaluate classroom climate and teacher–student relationships to adjust communication and reduce conflict.
Adolescents in school
25%OF USERS
They share how comfortable, protected, and respected they feel among peers and with educators.
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Psychological Satisfaction with the Educational Environment (PSwtEE)
Average
7.2
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Psychological Comfort (PC)
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16.2
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1220.3
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24
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students (s)
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6.9
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4.79
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12
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adults (a)
Average
4.7
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2.96.5
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12
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Psychological Security (PS)
Average
10.2
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6.214.2
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24
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?
It measures perceived psychological safety and comfort in an educational setting and the quality of key interpersonal relationships. It covers peer-to-peer interactions and teacher–student interactions.
Who should complete the questionnaires?
It is designed for two respondent groups: adolescents and educators. Each group completes its own version to provide complementary perspectives.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The assessment includes 18 items.
How should items be answered?
Select the response option that best reflects typical experience in the educational setting. Respond to all items without overthinking individual questions.
How are results used?
Results summarize perceived safety, satisfaction, and relationship quality within the learning environment. Findings can inform targeted support, climate improvement, and early intervention when risk indicators are present.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Psychological Safety in the Educational Environment Test

Psychological Safety of the Educational Environment Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure is designed to assess perceptions of interpersonal climate and felt safety within a school or other learning setting. Psychological Safety of the Educational Environment provides a brief, structured way to summarize perceived comfort, protection, and communication quality in the educational context. It is attributed to Amy C. Edmondson and Edgar H. Schein.

The instrument includes 18 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Results may be used to inform needs assessment and guide discussions about classroom or school-wide climate, including areas of relational strain and perceived support. Psychological Safety of the Educational Environment is intended to support interpretation at the group or setting level when considering preventive and corrective interventions.

Author: Amy C. Edmondson, Edgar H. Schein
Literature: Cohen, J., McCabe, E. M., Michelli, N. M., & Pickeral, T. School climate: Research, policy, practice, and teacher education. Teachers College Record. 2009.
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