Benign and Malicious Envy Scale (BeMaS) Test


How the Scales are Structured
Who Usually Takes This Test?
See How You Compare
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Example Questions From the Test
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
- Strongly agree
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
- Strongly agree
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
- Strongly agree
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Benign and Malicious Envy Scale (BeMaS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This self-report measure assesses dispositional envy by distinguishing between constructive and hostile motivational tendencies. The Benign and Malicious Envy Scale (BeMaS) is commonly used in research and clinical contexts to characterize how individuals typically respond to others’ advantages.
Developed by Richard H. Smith and W. Gerrod Parrott, it consists of 10 items and takes about 2 minutes to complete. Items are rated to yield separate indicators of benign envy (self-improvement-oriented responses) and malicious envy (other-directed resentment or ill will).
Scores from the Benign and Malicious Envy Scale (BeMaS) can help inform case conceptualization or treatment planning when envy-related affect, social comparison, or interpersonal strain is clinically relevant. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview data and other assessment information.