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Subjective and Objective Uncertainty Stress Scale Test

Understand how uncertainty affects your stress in just 3 minutes. Get fast insights into internal and external triggers plus an overall tension score to guide support.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured
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21/28
Objective (O)
Measures stress reactions to external, unpredictable situations with limited information or resources to manage them.
Low
Moderate
High
18 – 20: Low | 21 – 24: Moderate | 25 – 28: High
A score of 21 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but generally manageable tension response to objective uncertainty.
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12/17
Subjective Uncertainty (SU)
Measures how strongly a person experiences stress when uncertainty is mainly driven by their internal perceptions and sense of insufficient personal resources.
Low
Moderate
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7 – 10: Low | 11 – 14: Moderate | 15 – 17: High
A score of 12 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable but manageable tension in situations of subjective uncertainty.
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46/56
Uncertainty Stress Level (USL)
Measures the overall intensity of stress a person experiences in response to uncertain situations across subjective and objective sources.
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Moderate
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14 – 27: Low | 28 – 41: Moderate | 42 – 56: High
A score of 46 falls in the High range, suggesting pronounced tension and greater difficulty adapting when facing uncertain conditions.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?
Anxious about the future
41%OF USERS
Teenagers and young adults who worry a lot about what might happen next and want to understand how much their stress comes from uncertainty itself.
Facing real-life instability
34%OF USERS
Students dealing with concrete changes like exams, moving, family conflict, or financial strain who want to separate external stressors from internal reactions.
In counseling or school support
25%OF USERS
Young clients and their counselors who need a quick snapshot of which uncertain situations trigger the most tension to plan support.
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objective (o)
Average
22.6
Normal range
21.1 — 24.1
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18
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28
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subjective (s)
Average
12
Normal range
10.4 — 13.7
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7
max.
17
majority
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.
Level of uncertainty stress (Lous)
Average
34.8
Normal range
28.4 — 41.3
min.
14
max.
56
majority
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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What does this test measure?
It measures stress responses related to uncertainty. It reports stress from subjective uncertainty, stress from objective uncertainty, and an overall level of tension.
Who is this test intended for?
It is designed for teenagers and young adults. It may be used in educational or clinical settings for screening and support planning.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
It takes about 3 minutes to complete. It includes 14 items.
How should responses be selected?
Select the response that best reflects typical experiences in everyday situations. Answer all items using first impressions rather than extended analysis.
How are results interpreted?
Higher scores indicate greater stress related to uncertainty on the relevant scale. The overall percentage summarizes general tension and can guide follow-up discussion or intervention planning.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Subjective and Objective Uncertainty Stress Scale Test

uncertaintystress resistance

This measure assesses stress reactions associated with uncertain situations and differentiates perceived (subjective) uncertainty from externally driven (objective) uncertainty. The Subjective and Objective Uncertainty Stress Scale is intended to support a brief screening of uncertainty-related stress experiences in everyday contexts. It was developed by Michael Frese and Robert A. Karasek.

The instrument includes 14 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. It yields separate scores reflecting subjective and objective uncertainty-related stress, as well as a composite indicator of overall uncertainty-related strain.

Results from the Subjective and Objective Uncertainty Stress Scale may be used to characterize domains of uncertainty that are most salient for the respondent and to inform clinical formulation, monitoring over time, or decisions about whether more comprehensive assessment is warranted. Interpretation should consider the individual’s developmental and situational context and should not be used as a stand-alone basis for diagnosis.

Author: Michael Frese, Robert A. Karasek
Literature: Mishel, M. H. Uncertainty in illness. Image: The Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 1988.
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