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Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) Test

Understand how you treat yourself during stress and setbacks in about 5 minutes. Get clear insight into strengths and growth areas to guide support plans and therapy goals.
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How the Scales are Structured
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2/5
Self-Isolation (S)
This scale measures how much a person feels alone and disconnected from others during difficult times (higher scores indicate less self-isolation).
High self-isolation
Moderate self-isolation
Low self-isolation
1 – 2.5: High self-isolation | 2.6 – 3.6: Moderate self-isolation | 3.7 – 5: Low self-isolation
A score of 2 falls in the High self-isolation range, suggesting a stronger tendency to feel lonely and separated from others when facing difficulties.
example score
3/5
Over-Identification (O)
Assesses how strongly a person tends to get absorbed in difficult emotions and thoughts rather than maintaining balanced awareness.
High excessive identification
Moderate
Low excessive identification
1 – 2.5: High excessive identification | 2.6 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: Low excessive identification
A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a mixed pattern of sometimes getting caught up in distress while also being able at times to keep perspective.
example score
2/5
Common Humanity (CH)
Measures how strongly a person experiences their difficulties as part of shared human experience rather than as something isolating or uniquely personal.
Low unity
Moderate unity
High unity
1 – 2.5: Low unity | 2.6 – 3.6: Moderate unity | 3.7 – 5: High unity
A score of 2 falls in the Low unity range, suggesting a tendency to view setbacks as more isolating and personal rather than commonly shared by others.
example score
3/5
Self-Criticism (S)
Measures the tendency to judge and criticize one’s own flaws, with higher scores indicating less self-criticism.
High self-criticism
Moderate self-criticism
Low self-criticism
1 – 2.5: High self-criticism | 2.6 – 3.6: Moderate self-criticism | 3.7 – 5: Low self-criticism
A score of 3.0 falls in the Moderate self-criticism range, suggesting a balanced mix of self-evaluative thoughts without being consistently harsh or consistently lenient.
example score
3/5
Self-Kindness (S)
This scale measures how much a person responds to their own difficulties with care and understanding rather than self-criticism.
Low self-kindness
Moderate self-kindness
High self-kindness
1 – 2.5: Low self-kindness | 2.6 – 3.6: Moderate self-kindness | 3.7 – 5: High self-kindness
A score of 3 indicates a moderate tendency to be kind and supportive toward yourself during setbacks, with some room to reduce self-criticism in difficult moments.
example score
3/5
Self-Compassion (S)
Measures overall self-compassion, including self-kindness, mindful awareness, and a sense of common humanity in response to difficulty.
Low
Moderate
High
1 – 2.5: Low | 2.6 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High
A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of self-compassion, suggesting some capacity for supportive self-relating alongside occasional self-criticism or emotional over-identification.
example score
3/5
Mindfulness (M)
Mindfulness measures how evenly and consciously you relate to your experiences without over-identifying with or minimizing them.
Low
Moderate
High
1 – 2.5: Low | 2.6 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High
A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of mindful awareness, suggesting you can usually notice and hold experiences in balance, though this may vary in stressful moments.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Stressed and self-critical adults
41%OF USERS
People who often blame themselves after mistakes or feel overwhelmed by stress take it to understand how supportive they are toward themselves.
Therapy and counseling clients
34%OF USERS
Clients in psychotherapy or counseling use it to pinpoint which parts of self-compassion (kindness, common humanity, mindfulness) need strengthening.
Mental health screening seekers
25%OF USERS
Those worried about burnout, depression, or suicidal thoughts take it as a quick check of protective self-attitudes and potential risk signals.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Self-Isolation (S)
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2.4 — 3.6
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Excessive Identification (EI)
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3
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2.4 — 3.6
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Unity with Humanity (UwH)
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2.4 — 3.7
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Self-Criticism (S)
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2.9 — 4
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Kindness to Yourself (KtY)
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2.4 — 3.5
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Self-Compassion (S)
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2 — 3
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Mindfulness (M)
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3.3
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2.8 — 3.9
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5
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures self-compassion, defined as responding to personal difficulties with kindness, balance, and understanding rather than harsh self-criticism. It provides scores across several related components of this skill.
What topics are covered by the items?
Items cover self-kindness versus self-judgment, common humanity versus isolation, and mindful awareness versus over-identification with emotions. Responses reflect how often these reactions occur.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 5 minutes. The questionnaire includes 26 items.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best matches how often each statement has been true in general. Answer all items and avoid spending too long on any single item.
How are results typically used?
Results are used to identify strengths and gaps in self-support during stress and setbacks. They may also be used as part of broader screening and clinical assessment, including risk-focused evaluation.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) Test

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This self-report measure assesses attitudes and emotional responses toward oneself during periods of distress. The Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) is commonly used to characterize individual differences in self-compassion and related self-critical or isolating responses.

Developed by Kristin D. Neff, it contains 26 items and typically requires about 5 minutes to complete. Items are rated by frequency, yielding an overall index and domain-level scores that can inform case conceptualization and treatment planning.

In clinical and research contexts, the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) may be used alongside other measures of mood and coping to support a broader understanding of self-related processes, while interpretation should consider the client’s presenting concerns and the limits of self-report data.

Author: Kristin D. Neff
Literature: Gilbert, P. The compassionate mind. Constable & Robinson. 2009.; MacBeth, A., & Gumley, A. Exploring compassion: A meta-analysis of the association between self-compassion and psychopathology. Clinical Psychology Review. 2012.; Neff, K. D. Development and validation of a scale to measure self-compassion. Self and Identity. 2003.
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