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Tromso Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS)

Tromso Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS) Test

Understand a child or teen’s social awareness and social skills in about 3 minutes. A fast 15 item check that highlights strengths and growth areas to guide support at school or in counseling.

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How the Scales are Structured

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5/10

Social Skills (SS)

Assesses how confidently and appropriately a child or adolescent interacts with others and handles common social challenges through communication.

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 5 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting generally adequate social interaction skills with some situations where confidence or appropriateness may vary.

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7/10

Social Awareness (SA)

Measures how well a person notices, understands, and empathically responds to others’ verbal and nonverbal cues.

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0 – 3: Low | 4 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 7 indicates a moderate level of social awareness, suggesting generally good sensitivity to others’ emotions and signals with some room for further development.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

School psychologists and counselors

41%OF USERS

Use it for quick screening of a student’s social awareness and interaction skills to plan support or track progress.

Teachers and class tutors

34%OF USERS

Take it to better understand classroom dynamics and identify which students need help with communication and empathy.

Parents of 7–16 year olds

25%OF USERS

Use it to see how their child reads others and behaves in social situations, especially during stressful school transitions.

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RESULTS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE

What You’ll See After You Finish the Test

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Social Skills (SS)

Average

3.9

Normal range

2.2 — 5.6

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Social Awareness (SA)

Average

Normal range

3.3 — 6.7

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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 screens social awareness and social skills in everyday interactions. It focuses on noticing others’ emotions and behavior and responding in an appropriate way.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for children and adolescents ages 7–16. It is used in educational and psychological settings where a brief social functioning screen is needed.

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

It includes 15 items. Typical completion time is about 3 minutes.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical behavior, not a single unusual situation. Responses should be based on recent, common social interactions.

How should results be interpreted and used?

Scores indicate relative strengths and areas that may need support in social understanding and interaction. Results are intended for screening and progress monitoring, not for making a diagnosis by themselves.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Tromso Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS) Test

social intelligence

This brief self-report measure is used to screen perceived social intelligence in everyday interpersonal situations. The Tromso Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS) consists of 15 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete.

Items assess perceived capacity to understand social cues and navigate interactions, including attention to others’ feelings and behavior and confidence in social engagement. The Tromso Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS) may be used in educational or clinical contexts to support case formulation, monitor change over time, and help identify areas for targeted skills support when interpreted alongside other clinical information.

Author: daniel-goleman, ronald-e-riggio

Literature: Silvera, D. H., Martinussen, M., & Dahl, T. The Tromsø social intelligence scale, a self-report measure of social intelligence. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology. 2001.

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