This stress assessment measures the amount of change, using Life Change Units, a person experienced and adjusted to in the previous 12 months.
The Student Stress Scale focuses on events that may occur in the life of a student to offer you a different perspective for evaluating stress. The Student Stress Scale is an adaptation for college students of the Life Events Scale developed originally by Holmes and Rahe. This popular stress assessment measured the amount of change, using Life Change Units, a person was required to adapt to in the previous year. It was designed to predict the likelihood of disease and illness following exposure to stressful life events.
Interpretation of Score:
Total Points Stress Level
300 + Major stress
250-299 Serious stress
200-249 Moderate stress
150-199 Mild stress
0-149 Very little stress
See how many of the following changes have occurred in your life in the past year. Check all those that apply and then click the submit button to see what your stress level is.
