Self-Assessment of Perseverance Test

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10/18

Perseverance Self-Assessment (PSA)

Measures perceived perseverance and determination to persist and complete tasks despite difficulties.

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0 – 6: Low | 7 – 11: Average | 12 – 18: High

A score of 10 falls in the Average range, suggesting a generally balanced ability to stay motivated and follow through when progress is challenging.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Students under pressure

41%OF USERS

They want to understand how well they push through studying, exams, or long projects when motivation drops.

Early-career professionals

34%OF USERS

They take it to gauge their persistence with challenging tasks, deadlines, and setbacks at work.

Coaches and educators

25%OF USERS

They use it to quickly spot willpower gaps in clients or learners and choose focused support strategies.

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Self-esteem of perseverance (Sop)

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures perceived perseverance and willpower resources when facing difficulties. It focuses on persistence, goal focus, and effort despite slow progress.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire contains 18 items.

What type of responses are expected?

Each item should be answered based on typical behavior and usual reactions in challenging situations. Responses should reflect personal perception rather than an objective standard.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate the level of self-reported perseverance and may highlight areas of reduced willpower resources. Results are best interpreted alongside other information rather than as a standalone diagnosis.

Who can use the results and for what purpose?

Results can support psychological counseling, coaching, and educational planning by identifying potential barriers to sustained effort. They may guide goal-setting and skill development related to persistence.

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Self-Assessment of Perseverance Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is designed to assess perceived perseverance and persistence in goal pursuit. The Self-Assessment of Perseverance is a brief self-report questionnaire intended to capture how individuals view their ability to sustain effort, manage setbacks, and remain engaged with tasks when progress is slow.

The instrument includes 18 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Items focus on subjective perceptions of willpower-related behavior (e.g., maintaining motivation under difficulty, continuing effort despite obstacles, and staying focused on longer-term goals). As described by C. S. Dweck and A. L. Duckworth, the Self-Assessment of Perseverance can be used as a screening or descriptive tool in clinical, counseling, educational, or coaching contexts to support case formulation and guide discussion of self-regulatory strengths and barriers.

Author: A. L. Duckworth, C. S. Dweck

Literature: Baumeister, R. F., & Vohs, K. D. (Eds.). Handbook of self-regulation: Research, theory, and applications. Guilford Press. 2004.; Duckworth, A. L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M. D., & Kelly, D. R. Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 2007.

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