Subjective Stress Scale

PsycTESTS Citation:
Kerle, R. H., & Bialek, H. M. (1958). Subjective Stress Scale [Database record]. Retrieved from PsycTESTS. doi:
https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/t03418-000

Instrument Type:
Rating Scale

Test Format:
The Subjective Stress Scale (SSS) consists 100 items were mimeographed on the narrow edge of the blank side of
IBM cards. These cards were pre-punched to include the items' identification number together with a number which
was to identify the judges. There are two alternate forms of the SSS with 15 items each.

Source:
Kerle, Robert H.; Bialek, Hilton M. (1958). The construction, validation and application of a Subjective Stress Scale
(Report No. AD489875). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Technical Information Center.

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doi: 10.1037/t03418-000

Subjective Stress Scale

SSS

SUBJECTIVE STRESS SCALE: FORM A

Item
Number Item
25 Great
82 Swell
52 Refreshed
6 Unafraid
63 Didn't bother me
75 Indifferent
5 Timid
26 Restless
95 Disturbed
57 Worried
69 Threatened
18 Afraid
7 Panicky
10 In agony
2 Terrified

SUBJECTIVE STRESS SCALE: FORM B

Item
Number Item
3 Wonderful
62 Fine
43 Comfortable
70 Steady
63 Didn't bother me
75 Indifferent
5 Timid
81 Unsteady
55 Nervous
57 Worried
66 Unsafe
67 Frightened
42 Terrible
10 In agony
15 Scared stiff

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