Personal Progress Scale–Revised (PPS-R)

I have equal relationships with important others in my life.

It is important to me to be financially independent.

It is difficult for me to be assertive with others when I need to be.

I can speak up for my needs instead of always taking care of other people’s needs.

I feel prepared to deal with the discrimination I experience in today’s society.

It is difficult for me to recognize when I am angry.

I feel comfortable in confronting my instructor/counselor/supervisor when we see things differently.

I now understand how my cultural heritage has shaped who I am today.

I give in to others so as not to displease or anger them.

I don’t feel good about myself as a woman.

When others criticize me, I do not trust myself to decide if they are right or if I should ignore their comments.

I realize that, given my current situation, I am coping the best I can.

I am feeling in control of my life.

In defining for myself what it means for me to be attractive, I depend on the opinions of others.

I can’t seem to make good decisions about my life.

I do not feel competent to handle the situations that arise in my everyday life.

I am determined to become a fully functioning person.

I do not believe there is anything I can do to make things better for women like me in today’s society.

I believe that a woman like me can succeed in any job or career that she chooses.

When making decisions about my life, I do not trust my own experience.

It is difficult for me to tell others when I feel angry.

I am able to satisfy my own sexual needs in a relationship.

It is difficult for me to be good to myself.

It is hard for me to ask for help or support from others when I need it.

I want to help other women like me improve the quality of their lives.

I feel uncomfortable in confronting important others in my life when we see things differently.

I want to feel more appreciated for my cultural background.

I am aware of my own strengths as a woman.