PTS Stressfulness Rating Scale Test - the question form
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1. Working overtime without additional compensation
(1) The situation occurs rarely
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation occurs often
2. Working overtime without additional pay
(1) I feel calm
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I feel treated unfairly and irritated
3. Working overtime without additional compensation
(1) I view the situation as beneficial
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation is harmful to my emotional well-being and overall well-being
4. Having to work overtime without additional pay
(1) I always know in advance when this situation may arise and can manage it
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I have no opportunity to influence such situations or clarify them
5. Working overtime without additional compensation
(1) The situation does not interfere with my overall productivity
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation interferes with my productivity and the quality of my work
6. Working overtime without additional compensation
(1) The situation often improves on its own, without my involvement
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation will remain unchanged unless I intervene
7. Coworkers arriving late to work, being absent from the workplace, taking frequent time off, or being intoxicated while on duty
(1) The situation occurs rarely
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation occurs frequently
8. Coworkers arriving late to work, being absent from their workstation, taking frequent time off, or being at work intoxicated
(1) This does not affect or worry me
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) This greatly upsets me
9. Coworkers arriving late to work, being away from their workstation, taking frequent time off, or being under the influence of alcohol while working with you
(1) I view the situation as beneficial to me
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation increases my workload and harms my emotional well-being
10. Coworkers arriving late to work, being absent from their workstation, taking frequent time off, or being under the influence of alcohol while you are working with them
(1) I always know in advance when such a situation may arise and can manage it
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I have no opportunity to influence such situations or clarify them
11. Coworkers arriving late to work, being absent from the workplace, taking frequent time off, or being intoxicated while at work
(1) The situation does not interfere with my overall productivity
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation interferes with my productivity and quality of work
12. Coworkers arriving late, being absent from the workplace, taking frequent time off, or being at work while intoxicated
(1) The situation often improves on its own, without my involvement
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation remains unchanged unless I intervene
13. A supervisor behaves tactlessly (or treats you unfairly).
(1) The situation occurs rarely
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation occurs frequently
14. A supervisor behaving tactlessly (or treating you unfairly)
(1) I feel calm
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I feel tense and wronged
15. Tactless behavior (or unfair treatment) by a supervisor
(1) I view the situation as beneficial to me
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I find it very distressing and view it as harmful to my emotional well-being and overall well-being
16. A supervisor’s tactless behavior (or unfair treatment)
(1) The situation is under my control
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I have no opportunity to influence situations like this or clarify them
17. A supervisor’s tactless behavior (or unfair treatment)
(1) It does not affect my work at all
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) It prevents me from doing my work well and on time
18. A supervisor’s tactless behavior (or unfair treatment)
(1) The situation often improves on its own, without my involvement
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation remains unchanged if I do not intervene
19. Having to do other people’s work without moral or financial reward
(1) The situation occurs rarely
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation occurs often
20. Having to do other people’s work without moral recognition or financial compensation
(1) I feel calm
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I feel tense and irritable
21. Having to do other people’s work without moral or financial reward
(1) This situation is beneficial for me (my experience, professional development)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I see this as a situation that harms my emotional well-being and professional status
22. Having to do other people’s work without moral recognition or financial compensation
(1) The situation is under my control
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I have no opportunity to influence situations like this or clarify them
23. Having to do other people’s work without any moral recognition or financial compensation
(1) This does not affect my work in any way
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) This prevents me from doing my work well and on time
24. Having to do other people’s work without moral or financial recognition
(1) The situation often improves on its own, without my involvement
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation remains unchanged unless I intervene
25. Work disruptions due to difficulties interacting (poor communication) with other departments in the organization
(1) The situation occurs rarely
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation occurs often
26. Work disruptions due to difficulties interacting (poor communication) with other departments in the organization
(1) I feel calm
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I feel tense and irritable
27. Work disruptions due to difficulties working with (poor communication with) other departments in the organization
(1) This situation is beneficial for me
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I view this as a situation that harms my emotional well-being and overall well-being
28. Work disruptions due to difficulties interacting (poor communication) with other departments in the organization
(1) The situation is under my control
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I have no ability to influence such situations or clarify them
29. Work disruptions due to difficulties interacting (poor communication) with other departments in the organization
(1) This does not affect my work at all
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) This prevents me from doing my work well and on time
30. Work disruptions due to difficulties coordinating (poor communication) with other departments in the organization
(1) The situation often improves on its own, without my involvement
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation remains unchanged unless I intervene
31. Rudeness and lack of restraint from colleagues (customers, clients, business partners)
(1) The situation occurs rarely
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation occurs frequently
32. Rudeness and lack of restraint from colleagues (customers, clients, business partners)
(1) I feel calm
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I feel tense and irritable
33. Rudeness and lack of self-control from colleagues (contractors, clients, business partners)
(1) The situation is beneficial for me
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I view it as a situation that harms my emotional well-being and welfare
34. Rudeness and lack of restraint from colleagues (customers, clients, business partners)
(1) The situation is under my control
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I have no opportunity to influence the situation and clarify the task
35. Rudeness and lack of self-control from colleagues (customers, clients, business partners)
(1) This does not affect my work at all
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) This prevents me from doing my work well and on time
36. Rudeness and lack of self-control from colleagues (customers, clients, business partners)
(1) The situation often improves on its own, without my involvement
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation remains unchanged if I do not intervene
1. Working overtime without additional compensation
(1) The situation occurs rarely
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation occurs frequently
2. Working overtime without additional compensation
(1) I feel calm
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I feel taken advantage of and irritated
3. Working overtime without additional compensation
(1) I view the situation as beneficial
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation harms my emotional well-being and overall welfare
4. Working overtime without additional compensation
(1) I always know in advance when such a situation may arise, and I can manage it
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I have no ability to influence such situations or clarify them
5. Having to work overtime without additional compensation
(1) The situation does not interfere with my overall productivity
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation interferes with my productivity and the quality of my work
6. Being required to work overtime without additional pay
(1) The situation often improves on its own, without my involvement
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation stays the same unless I intervene
7. Coworkers arriving late, being away from the workplace, taking frequent time off, or being under the influence of alcohol while on duty
(1) The situation occurs rarely
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation occurs often
8. Coworkers being late to work, away from their workstation, taking frequent time off, or coming to work under the influence of alcohol
(1) This does not bother or concern me
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I am very upset by this
9. Coworkers being late for work, absent from the workplace, frequently taking time off, or coming to work intoxicated
(1) I view the situation as beneficial to me
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation increases my workload and harms my morale and well-being
10. Coworkers arriving late to work, being absent from the workplace, taking frequent time off, or being under the influence of alcohol while you work with them
(1) I always know in advance when such a situation may arise and can manage it
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I have no ability to influence such situations or clarify them
11. Coworkers arriving late, being absent from the workplace, taking frequent time off, or coming to work intoxicated
(1) The situation does not interfere with my overall productivity
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation interferes with my productivity and quality of work
12. Employees you work with arriving late, being absent from the workplace, frequently taking time off, or being under the influence of alcohol at work
(1) The situation often improves on its own, without my involvement
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation remains unchanged unless I intervene
13. Tactless behavior (or unfair treatment) by a supervisor
(1) The situation occurs rarely
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation occurs frequently
14. Tactless behavior (or unfair treatment) by a supervisor
(1) I feel calm
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I feel tense and offended
15. Tactless behavior (or unfair treatment) by a supervisor
(1) I view this situation as beneficial for me
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I experience this as very distressing and view it as harmful to my emotional well-being and overall well-being
16. A supervisor’s tactless behavior (or unfair treatment)
(1) The situation is under my control
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I have no opportunity to influence such situations or clarify them
17. A supervisor’s tactless behavior (or unfair treatment)
(1) This does not affect my work at all
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) This interferes with my ability to do my work well and on time
18. A supervisor’s tactless behavior (or unfair treatment)
(1) The situation often improves on its own, without my involvement
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation will not change unless I intervene
19. Having to do other people's work without moral recognition or financial compensation
(1) The situation occurs rarely
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation occurs often
20. Having to do other people’s work without moral or financial recognition
(1) I feel calm
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I feel tense and irritable
21. Having to do other people’s work without moral or financial recognition
(1) The situation is beneficial for me (my experience, professional development)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I view it as a situation that harms my emotional well-being and professional status
22. Having to do other people's work without moral or financial recognition
(1) The situation is under my control
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I have no opportunity to influence such situations or clarify them
23. Having to do other people’s work without moral or financial compensation
(1) This does not affect my work in any way
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) This prevents me from doing my work well and on time
24. Having to do other people’s work without any moral recognition or financial compensation
(1) The situation often improves on its own, without my involvement
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation remains unchanged unless I intervene
25. Work disruptions due to difficulties interacting (poor communication) with other departments in the organization
(1) The situation occurs rarely
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation occurs often
26. Work disruptions due to difficulties coordinating (poor communication) with other departments within the organization
(1) I feel calm
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I feel tense and irritable
27. Disruptions at work due to difficulties in interacting (poor communication) with other departments in the organization
(1) The situation is beneficial for me
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I view this as a situation that harms my emotional well-being and overall well-being
28. Disruptions at work due to difficulties interacting (poor communication) with other departments in the organization
(1) The situation is under my control
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I have no opportunity to influence such situations or clarify them
29. Work disruptions due to difficulties interacting (poor communication) with other departments in the organization
(1) This does not affect my work at all
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) This interferes with my ability to do my work well and on time
30. Work disruptions due to difficulties working with (poor communication with) other departments within the organization
(1) The situation often improves on its own, without my involvement
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation remains unchanged unless I intervene
31. Rudeness or lack of self-control from colleagues (customers, clients, business partners)
(1) The situation occurs rarely
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation occurs often
32. Rudeness and lack of restraint from colleagues (contractors, clients, business partners)
(1) I feel calm
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I feel tense and irritated
33. Rudeness or lack of restraint from colleagues (customers, clients, business partners)
(1) This situation is beneficial for me
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I view this as a situation that harms my emotional well-being and welfare
34. Rudeness and lack of restraint from colleagues (customers, clients, business partners)
(1) The situation is under my control
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) I have no opportunity to influence the situation and clarify the task
35. Rudeness and lack of restraint from colleagues (contractors, clients, business partners)
(1) This does not affect my work at all
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) This prevents me from doing my work well and on time
36. Rudeness and lack of self-control from colleagues (contractors, clients, business partners)
(1) The situation often improves on its own, without my involvement
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) The situation remains unchanged unless I intervene