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Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (USAQ)

Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (USAQ) Test

Learn how strongly you accept yourself regardless of outcomes in about 4 minutes. This 20 item check-in supports therapy or coaching by pinpointing beliefs tied to anxiety, perfectionism, and self-esteem.

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100/140

Unconditional Self-Acceptance (USA)

Measures how consistently a person accepts themselves regardless of performance, mistakes, or others' opinions.

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20 – 68: Low | 69 – 102: Moderate | 103 – 140: High

A score of 100 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally supportive self-attitude that may still fluctuate with setbacks or external evaluation.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Hard-on-themselves achievers

41%OF USERS

People who set high standards and feel their self-worth rises and falls with performance use it to check how much they can accept themselves despite mistakes.

Anxious overthinkers

34%OF USERS

Those who worry about others’ opinions and replay social or work situations take it to see whether they can stay steady inside even when judged.

Clients in therapy or coaching

25%OF USERS

People working on self-esteem, perfectionism, or emotional regulation use it to clarify core beliefs and track progress toward self-acceptance.

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Unconditional Self-Acceptance Scale (USS)

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95.1

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the degree of unconditional self-acceptance. It focuses on self-evaluation that remains stable despite mistakes, outcomes, or others’ opinions.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adults in clinical, counseling, coaching, or research settings. It may support work on self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety, and related concerns.

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

Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire contains 20 items.

How should responses be provided?

Answer each item based on typical thoughts and feelings rather than a single recent event. Use the full response range and avoid overthinking individual items.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores reflect the current level of self-acceptance and may help identify beliefs linked to emotional distress. Results should be interpreted in context and are not a diagnosis.

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Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (USAQ) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure assesses unconditional self-acceptance and the extent to which self-worth is maintained despite perceived mistakes, failures, or others’ evaluations. The Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (USAQ) is commonly used to support case formulation when concerns involve self-esteem, perfectionism, or evaluation sensitivity.

It consists of 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Items are answered via self-report and are intended to provide an index of the respondent’s general stance toward self-acceptance versus conditional self-regard.

Developed by Michael E. Bernard and Albert Ellis, the Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (USAQ) may be used in clinical and counseling settings to inform treatment planning and monitor change over time when self-evaluative beliefs are a focus.

Author: Albert Ellis, Michael E. Bernard

Literature: Ellis, A. Reason and emotion in psychotherapy. Lyle Stuart. 1962.; Chamberlain, J. M., & Haaga, D. A. F. Unconditional self-acceptance and psychological health. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. 2001.

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