Self-Rated Perseverance Scale Test

See how strong your willpower is and how firmly you stick with goals in about 4 minutes. Get clear insight into where you push through challenges and where to build more grit.

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6/18

Self-Rated Perseverance (SRP)

Measures how steadily you persist toward goals and overcome obstacles despite difficulties.

Low persistence

Balanced persistence

High persistence

0 – 6: Low persistence | 7 – 11: Balanced persistence | 12 – 18: High persistence

A score of 6 falls in the low persistence range, suggesting you may be more likely to ease off or shift goals when faced with obstacles or pressure.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Goal-focused self-improvers

41%OF USERS

People working on personal goals who want to see whether they stick with plans or quit when motivation drops.

Students under pressure

34%OF USERS

Learners preparing for exams or juggling deadlines who want to understand how well they push through fatigue and setbacks.

Coaches and counselors

25%OF USERS

Professionals supporting others who use a quick check to spot persistence gaps and tailor motivation strategies.

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Self-Esteem of Persistence (SoP)

Average

4.6

Normal range

1.9 — 7.3

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?

It screens persistence and willpower-related behaviors, including follow-through under difficulty, fatigue, and pressure. It also flags patterns of giving up or sustaining effort toward goals.

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

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

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best matches typical behavior rather than an ideal or desired response. Answer all items using the same frame of reference for consistency.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate relative strengths and weaknesses in persistence compared with the scale’s ranges. Results are intended for self-reflection or coaching and should not be used as a clinical diagnosis.

Who can use the results and for what purposes?

Results may be used in education, coaching, and personal development to identify barriers to goal pursuit and target specific skill-building. They may also support planning strategies for sustained effort and coping with setbacks.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Self-assessment of your persistence Test

Self-Rated Perseverance Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

willpower traits

This self-report measure is intended to assess perceived perseverance and goal persistence across common situations. The Self-Rated Perseverance Scale uses a brief set of statements to capture an individual’s typical tendency to sustain effort and remain engaged despite obstacles or setbacks.

It contains 18 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. It may be used in clinical, counseling, coaching, or educational contexts to support discussion of motivational style and self-regulation, with results interpreted in conjunction with relevant history and other assessment data.

The Self-Rated Perseverance Scale is attributed to C. S. Dweck and A. L. Duckworth. Scores are generally considered descriptive of current self-perceptions rather than a standalone indicator of capacity or diagnosis, and may be influenced by response style and situational factors.

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

Literature: Bandura, A. Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W. H. Freeman. 1997.; 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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