Perceived Stress Scale — Stress Level Chart by Age

The questions below ask about your feelings and thoughts during the last month. For each question, choose the option that best represents how often you felt or thought a certain way.

1. How often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly?

2. How often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life?

3. How often have you felt nervous and “stressed”?

4. How often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems?

5. How often have you felt that things were going your way?

Perceived Stress Level Chart by Age

Research indicates that “normal” stress levels vary significantly by age. Use the table below to see how your score compares to the average American demographic.

Age GroupMean PSS ScoreLow Stress RangeHigh Stress Range
18–2914.20–1025+
30–4413.00–923+
45–5412.60–822+
55–6411.90–720+
65 & Older12.00–720+

 

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