Stressors Scale Test

In 3 minutes, see which parts of your management work create the most stress and why. Get clear, easy results to spot burnout risk and target training where it matters most.

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How the Scales are Structured

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13/15

Vertical Communication Stress (VCS)

Measures psychological tension experienced in communications and relationships with higher-level management.

Low tension

High tension

0 – 10: Low tension | 11 – 15: High tension

A score of 13 falls in the High tension range, suggesting elevated strain in vertical communications and a need to review interaction patterns and expectations with management.

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8/15

Information Stress (IS)

Measures stress related to information overload and how effectively work information is organized and managed.

Low overload stress

Moderate overload stress

High overload stress

0 – 6: Low overload stress | 7 – 11: Moderate overload stress | 12 – 15: High overload stress

A score of 8 indicates a moderate level of stress from information volume and work organization, suggesting some pressure points that may benefit from clearer prioritization and structuring of incoming information.

example score

9/15

Workload Stress (WS)

Measures perceived psychological overload stemming from work duties and pace.

Low overload

Moderate overload

High overload

0 – 6: Low overload | 7 – 11: Moderate overload | 12 – 15: High overload

A score of 9 falls in the Moderate overload range, suggesting noticeable work-related strain that may affect comfort and efficiency during busy periods.

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10/15

Communication Conflict (CC)

Measures how conflict-prone and stressful your day-to-day business communications feel.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 6: Low | 7 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High

A score of 10 indicates a moderate level of conflict in communication, suggesting occasional tension that may interfere with coordination and efficiency.

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Newly promoted managers

41%OF USERS

They take it to pinpoint which day-to-day responsibilities feel most overwhelming and where to build coping and delegation skills.

Middle managers under pressure

34%OF USERS

They use it to identify stress bottlenecks in delivery, reporting, and stakeholder demands and to gauge burnout risk.

HR and team coaches

25%OF USERS

They run it with managers to spot common stress triggers across a team and target training or support where it will help most.

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Stress in "Vertical" Communications (Si"C)

Average

9.2

Normal range

6.4 — 12

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Information Overload (IO)

Average

3.8

Normal range

1.1 — 6.5

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Work Overload Stress (WOS)

Average

5.4

Normal range

2.7 — 8.1

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Conflict in Communication (CiC)

Average

7.8

Normal range

5.4 — 10.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this assessment measure?

It identifies work situations that create the highest tension in managerial duties. It also indicates which skill areas may need development to reduce strain.

Who is this assessment intended for?

It is designed for middle managers and other supervisors with regular responsibility for planning, coordination, and decision-making. It can be used in team reviews or individual feedback sessions.

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

Estimated completion time is about 3 minutes. The assessment contains 12 items.

How should items be rated?

Each item should be rated based on typical work conditions, not a single unusual week. Use the full response range to reflect differences in intensity across areas.

How should results be interpreted and used?

Higher scores indicate areas where stress is most likely to peak and where burnout risk may be elevated under pressure. Results can guide targeted training, workload adjustment, or follow-up consultation.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Stressors Scale Test

business work stress stressors

The measure is designed to help identify sources of work-related strain and the aspects of role demands that are experienced as most burdensome. Stressors Scale is a brief self-report questionnaire intended to support structured reflection on perceived stressors in day-to-day responsibilities.

It includes 12 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Respondents rate the degree to which different situations or demands contribute to their current level of pressure, allowing clinicians or consultants to summarize patterns of elevated strain and potential targets for follow-up discussion.

Stressors Scale is described in relation to transactional stress frameworks (Lazarus & Folkman). Results are generally interpreted as screening-level information to guide further assessment and planning rather than as a stand-alone diagnostic indicator.

Author: Richard S. Lazarus, Susan Folkman

Literature: Lazarus, R. S., & Folkman, S. Stress, appraisal, and coping. Springer. 1984.

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