The Holmes-Rahe Scale




  • Read each of the events listed below.
  • check the box next to any event which has occurred in your life in the last two years.
  • There are no right or wrong answers.
  • The aim is just to identify which of these events you have experienced lately.

LIFE EVENT  
Death of spouse
Divorce
Martial separation
Jail term
Death of close family member
Personal injury or illness
Marriage
Fired at work
Marital reconciliation
Retirement
Change in health of a family member
Pregnancy
Sex Difficulties
Gain of new family member
Business readjustment
Change in financial state
Death of close friend
Change to different line of work
Change in number of arguments with spouse
Mortgage over $100,000
Foreclosure of mortgage or loan
Change in responsibilities at work
Son or daughter leaving home
LIFE EVENT  
Trouble with in-laws
Outstanding personal achievement
Wife begins or stops work
Begin or end school
Change in living conditions
Revision in personal habits
Trouble with boss
Change in work hours or conditions
Change in residence
Change in schools
Change in recreation
Change in church activities
Change in social activities
Mortgage or loan less than $30,000
Change in sleeping habits
Change in number of family get-togethers
Change in eating habits
Vacation
Christmas alone
Minor violations of the law
   
   
 
   


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