Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS) – Free Online Test

An assessment tool that measures the perceived level of social support individuals receive from their family and friends. Social support is a crucial factor in enhancing an individual’s coping skills and psychological resilience. This scale helps identify whether the social environment is perceived as supportive.

1 - My family gives me the help and support I need.

2 - My family is willing to listen to me whenever I need to talk.

3 - My family stands by me in difficult times.

4 - My family shares my successes and is proud of me.

5 - My family supports my decisions.

6 - My family accepts me as I am.

7 - My family comforts me when I feel down.

8 - My family encourages and motivates me.

9 - My family enjoys spending time with me.

10 - My family makes me feel valued.

11 - My family shows interest in important events in my life.

12 - My family helps me when I have to make difficult decisions.

13 - My family gives me a sense of security.

14 - My family forgives my mistakes.

15 - My family understands my troubles.

16 - My family is there for me when I feel lonely.

17 - My family helps me feel safe.

18 - My family feels proud of me.

19 - My family gives me hope for the future.

20 - I have a strong bond with my family.

21 - My friends give me the help and support I need.

22 - My friends are willing to listen to me whenever I need to talk.

23 - My friends stand by me in difficult times.

24 - My friends share my successes and are proud of me.

25 - My friends support my decisions.

26 - My friends accept me as I am.

27 - My friends comfort me when I feel down.

28 - My friends encourage and motivate me.

29 - My friends enjoy spending time with me.

30 - My friends make me feel valued.

31 - My friends show interest in important events in my life.

32 - My friends help me when I have to make difficult decisions.

33 - My friends give me a sense of security.

34 - My friends forgive my mistakes.

35 - My friends understand my troubles.

36 - My friends are there for me when I feel lonely.

37 - My friends help me feel safe.

38 - My friends feel proud of me.

39 - My friends give me hope for the future.

40 - I have a strong bond with my friends.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS) measure?

It measures how much support you feel you receive from your family and friends. Perceived social support is linked to how well people cope with stress.

Is a low social support score a problem?

A low score means you currently feel less supported; it is not a diagnosis. If you feel lonely or unsupported, talking to an expert psychologist can help you find ways to strengthen your connections.

Is this test a diagnosis?

No. Online tests like this one give you an idea, not a diagnosis. Only a qualified mental health professional can make an assessment after talking with you.