The Student Stress Questionnaire
The amount of stress that a person deals with over a 12 month period reflects the stress related to life changes.
Check the items in the list below that apply to things that have happened to you in the last 12 months.
Each event is equivalent to a certain number of "life change units," and the total may indicate the likelihood of experiencing a health consequence as a result of stress.
Event
Happened in past
12 months
Death of a close family member
Death of a close friend
Divorce between parents
Serious judicial issues
Major personal injury or illness
Marriage
Being fired from a job
Failing an important course
Change in health of a family member
Pregnancy
Sexual difficulties
Serious argument with a close friend
Change in financial status
Change of major
Trouble with parents
New romantic relationship
Increased workload at school
Outstanding personal achievement
First semester in college
Change in living conditions
Serious disagreement with professor
Poorer grades than expected
Change in sleeping habits
Change in social activities
Change in eating habits
Chronic transportation issues
Change in number of contacts with family
Multiple class absences
Change of college
Dropping more than one class
Minor traffic violations
