Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire – First Version (COPSOQ I)

Q: How is the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire – First Version (COPSOQ I) scored?

Scores range from 0 to 100. Interpretation levels: Standardized scale score (0-100 scale, where higher scores indicate higher levels of the measured construct) (0-100).

Q: Is the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire – First Version (COPSOQ I) 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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Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire – First Version (COPSOQ I)

A comprehensive instrument assessing psychosocial factors at work, employee health, well-being, and coping strategies.

158 Questions

~40 min

Custom

Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire – First Version (COPSOQ I) was developed by Tage S. Kristensen, Vilhelm Borg (2005). It is designed to measure Psychosocial work environment and employee health. The scale is intended for use with Working adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 158 items organized into 31 factors/subscales: Quantitative Demands, Cognitive Demands, Emotional Demands, Demands for Hiding Emotions, Sensorial Demands, Demands for Responsibility at Work, Influence at Work, Possibilities for Development, Degree of Freedom at Work, Meaning of Work, Commitment to the Workplace, Predictability, Role-Clarity, Role-Conflicts, Quality of Leadership, Social Support, Feedback at Work, Social Relations, Sense of Community, Insecurity at Work, Job Satisfaction, General Health, Mental Health, Vitality, Behavioral Stress, Somatic Stress, Cognitive Stress, Sense of Coherence, Problem Focused Coping, Selective Coping, Resigning Coping.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Quantitative Demands	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8	8
Cognitive Demands	9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17	9
Emotional Demands	18,19,20,21	4
Demands for Hiding Emotions	22,23	2
Sensorial Demands	24,25,26,27,28,29	6
Demands for Responsibility at Work	30,31,32	3
Influence at Work	33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42	10
Possibilities for Development	43,44,45,46,47,48,49	7
Degree of Freedom at Work	50,51,52,53	4
Meaning of Work	54,55,56,57,58	5
Commitment to the Workplace	59,60,61,62	4
Predictability	63,64,65	3
Role-Clarity	66,67,68,69	4
Role-Conflicts	70,71,72,73	4
Quality of Leadership	74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81	8
Social Support	82,83,84,85	4
Feedback at Work	86,87	2
Social Relations	88,89,90	3
Sense of Community	91,92,93	3
Insecurity at Work	94,95,96,97,98	5
Job Satisfaction	99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106	8
General Health	107,108,109,110,111	5
Mental Health	112,113,114,115,116	5
Vitality	117,118,119,120	4
Behavioral Stress	121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128	8
Somatic Stress	129,130,131,132,133,134,135	7
Cognitive Stress	136,137,138,139	4
Sense of Coherence	140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147,148	9
Problem Focused Coping	149,150,151,152	4
Selective Coping	153,154,155,156	4
Resigning Coping	157,158	2

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = Always / To a very large extent / Very satisfied / Definitely true / All the time, 2 = Often / To a large extent / Satisfied / Mostly true / Most of the time, 3 = Sometimes / Somewhat / Neither/nor / Don't know / Some of the time, 4 = Seldom / To a small extent / Unsatisfied / Mostly false / A little of the time, 5 = Never / To a very small extent / Very unsatisfied / Definitely false / None of the time.

The scale includes 19 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.

Scoring

Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.

Total scores range from 0 to 100. Interpretation guidelines:

Standardized scale score (0-100 scale, where higher scores indicate higher levels of the measured construct): 0 – 100

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Varies by subscale (typically Cronbach's alpha 0.70 – 0.90).

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.

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About You

Please provide the following information before starting the assessment. This data is used for research purposes only and will remain confidential.

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Instructions

Please answer the following questions regarding your work environment, health, and coping strategies. Select the option that best describes your situation or feelings.

1 Always / To a very large extent / Very satisfied / Definitely true / All the time

2 Often / To a large extent / Satisfied / Mostly true / Most of the time

3 Sometimes / Somewhat / Neither/nor / Don't know / Some of the time

4 Seldom / To a small extent / Unsatisfied / Mostly false / A little of the time

5 Never / To a very small extent / Very unsatisfied / Definitely false / None of the time

Do you have to work very fast?

Always / To a very large extent / Very satisfied / Definitely true / All the time Often / To a large extent / Satisfied / Mostly true / Most of the time Sometimes / Somewhat / Neither/nor / Don't know / Some of the time Seldom / To a small extent / Unsatisfied / Mostly false / A little of the time Never / To a very small extent / Very unsatisfied / Definitely false / None of the time

Is your workload unevenly distributed so it piles up?

How often do you not have time to complete all your work tasks?

Do you get behind with your work?

How often can you take it easy and still do your work?

Do you have enough time for your work tasks?

Do you have to do overtime?

Do you have too little to do at work?

Do you have to keep your eyes on lots of things while you work?

Does your work require that you remember a lot of things?

Does your work demand that you are good at coming up with new ideas?

Does your work require you to make quick decisions?

Does your work require you to make difficult decisions?

Do you have to make decisions of great importance to your place of work?

Do you have a responsible job?

Does your work require a wide knowledge?

How often do you have to deal with difficult problems in your work?

Does your work put you in emotionally disturbing situations?

Is your work emotionally demanding?

Do you get emotionally involved in your work?

Does your work require that you get personally involved?

Does your work require that you do not state your opinion?

Does your work require that you hide your feelings?

Does your work demand a great deal of concentration?

Does your work require that you have very clear and precise eyesight?

Does your work require that you have to control your movements, e.g. your arms and hands consciously?

Does your work demand your constant attention?

Does your work require a high level of precision?

Does your work require that you listen carefully to noises from a machine, a process, or a conversation?

Could it injure other people if you make mistakes in your work?

Could it cause financial losses if you make mistakes in your work?

Does your work affect the well-being of others?

Do other people make decisions concerning your work?

Do you have a large degree of influence concerning your work?

Can you influence how quickly you work?

Do you have a say in choosing who you work with?

Can you influence the amount of work assigned to you?

Do you have any influence on when you work?

Do you have any influence on HOW you do your work?

Do you have any influence on WHAT you do at work?

Do you have any influence on your work environment?

Can you influence the quality of your work?

Is your work varied?

Does your work demand a high level of skill or expertise?

Do you have to do the same thing over and over again?

Does your work require you to take the initiative?

Do you have the possibility of learning new things through your work?

Can you use your skills or expertise in your work?

Does your work give you the opportunity to develop your skills?

Can you decide when to take a break?

Can you take holidays more or less when you wish?

Can you leave your work to have a chat with a colleague?

If you have some private business, is it possible for you to leave your place of work for half an hour without special permission?

Is your work meaningful?

Do you feel that the work you do is important?

Do you feel motivated and involved in your work?

Is your work useful to the recipients?

Is your work part of a larger whole?

Would you like to stay at your current place of work for the rest of your working life?

Do you enjoy telling others about your place of work?

Do you feel that the problems at your place of work are yours too?

Do you feel that your place of work is of great personal importance to you?

At your place of work, are you informed well in advance concerning for example important decisions, changes, or plans for the future?

Do you receive all the information you need in order to do your work well?

Do you often receive contradictory information at work?

Do you know exactly how much say you have at work?

Does your work have clear objectives?

Do you know exactly which areas are your responsibility?

Do you know exactly what is expected of you at work?

Do you do things at work, which are accepted by some people but not by others?

Are contradictory demands placed on you at work?

Do you sometimes have to do things, which ought to have been done in a different way?

Do you sometimes have to do things, which seem to you to be unnecessary?

To what extent does your immediate superior appreciate the staff and show consideration for the individual?

To what extent does your immediate superior make sure that the individual member of staff has good development opportunities?

To what extent does your immediate superior give high priority to further training and personnel planning?

To what extent does your immediate superior give high priority to job satisfaction?

To what extent is your immediate superior good at work planning?

To what extent is your immediate superior good at allocating the work?

To what extent is your immediate superior good at solving conflicts?

To what extent is your immediate superior good at communicating with the staff?

How often do you get help and support from your colleagues?

How often are your colleagues willing to listen to your work related problems?

How often do you get help and support from your immediate superior?

How often is your immediate superior willing to listen to your work related problems?

How often does your superior talk with you about how well you carry out your work?

How often do your colleagues talk with you about how well you carry out your work?

Do you work isolated from your colleagues?

Is it possible for you to talk to your colleagues while you are working?

Are you part of a group in your work?

Is there a good atmosphere between you and your colleagues?

Is there good co-operation between the colleagues at work?

Do you feel part of a community at your place of work?

Are you worried about becoming unemployed?

Are you worried about new technology making you redundant?

Are you worried about it being difficult for you to find another job if you became unemployed?

Are you worried about being transferred to another job against your will?

Are you worried about having to give up your job for health reasons?

Regarding your work in general, how pleased are you with your work prospects?

100

Regarding your work in general, how pleased are you with the people you work with?

101

Regarding your work in general, how pleased are you with the physical working conditions?

102

Regarding your work in general, how pleased are you with the way your department is run?

103

Regarding your work in general, how pleased are you with the way your abilities are used?

104

Regarding your work in general, how pleased are you with the interest and skills involved in your job?

105

Regarding your work in general, how pleased are you with your job as a whole, everything taken into consideration?

106

Regarding your work in general, how pleased are you with your usual take home pay?

107

In general, would you say your health is:

108

I seem to get sick a little easier than other people.

109

I am as healthy as anybody I know.

110

I expect my health to get worse.

111

My health is excellent.

112

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you been a very nervous person?

113

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up?

114

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you felt calm and peaceful?

115

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you felt downhearted and blue?

116

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you been a happy person?

117

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time did you feel full of pep?

118

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time did you have a lot of energy?

119

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time did you feel worn out?

120

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time did you feel tired?

121

During the past 4 weeks, I have not wanted to speak with anyone/have been withdrawn.

122

During the past 4 weeks, I have not been able to stand dealing with other people.

123

During the past 4 weeks, I have not had the time to relax or enjoy myself.

124

During the past 4 weeks, I have found it difficult to be happy.

125

During the past 4 weeks, I have eaten for comfort.

126

During the past 4 weeks, I have been a bit touchy.

127

During the past 4 weeks, I have lacked initiative.

128

During the past 4 weeks, I have felt harassed.

129

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you had stomach ache or stomach problems?

130

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you had a tight chest or chest pains?

131

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you had palpitations?

132

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you been short of breath?

133

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you been dizzy?

134

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you had tension in various muscles?

135

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you had a tendency to sweat?

136

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you had problems concentrating?

137

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you had difficulty in taking decisions?

138

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you had difficulty with remembering?

139

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time have you found it difficult to think clearly?

140

I believe I can cope with most situations in life.

141

So far, I have not had any clear direction or purpose in life.

142

I do not feel that I am able to influence my future to any great extent.

143

I feel that what I do in my daily life is meaningful.

144

Often things happen around me that I do not understand.

145

I feel that I have a great deal to live for.

146

I know what I ought to do in my life, but I do not believe that I am able to do it.

147

It is difficult for me to see how different pieces in my life are connected.

148

I feel I understand most of what is going on in my everyday life.

149

When problems arise at work, do you try to find out what you can do to solve the problem?

150

When problems arise at work, do you do anything to solve the problem?

151

When problems arise at work, do you refer to a person you think can solve the problem?

152

When problems arise at work, do you speak with one of your colleagues about your feelings?

153

When problems arise at work, do you try to think of something else or do something you like?

154

When problems arise at work, do you concentrate on aspects of your work where there are no problems?

155

When problems arise at work, do you tell yourself that it could be much worse?

156

When problems arise at work, do you try to see the funny side of the situation?

157

When problems arise at work, do you accept the situation because there is nothing to do about it anyway?

158

When problems arise at work, do you carry on working and pretend the problem doesn’t exist?

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