Job Stress Measure – JSM

Q: How many questions does the Job Stress Measure – JSM have?

The Job Stress Measure – JSM contains 16 items and takes approximately 4 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Job Stress Measure – JSM scored?

Scores range from 16 to 80. Interpretation levels: Low Stress (16-32), Moderate Stress (33-48), High Stress (49-64), Very High Stress (65-80).

Q: Is the Job Stress Measure – JSM free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Job Stress Measure – JSM was developed by Timothy A. Judge, John W. Boudreau, & Robert D. Bretz (1994). It is designed to measure Job Stress. The scale is intended for use with Working adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 16 items.

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = produces no stress, 2 = produces little stress, 3 = produces some stress, 4 = produces quite a bit of stress, 5 = produces a great deal of stress.

Scoring

Items are summed to produce a total score.

Total scores range from 16 to 80. Interpretation guidelines:

Low Stress: 16 – 32
Moderate Stress: 33 – 48
High Stress: 49 – 64
Very High Stress: 65 – 80

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.