Awe Experience Scale

Scale Overview & Construct

30-item scale measuring the six components of an awe experience — time dilation, self-loss, connectedness, vastness, physiological changes, and the need to mentally accommodate the experience. This is the full-length version; a 12-item short form (AWESF) is already on the platform separately.

30-Item Scale Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

30-item scale measuring the six components of an awe experience — time dilation, self-loss, connectedness, vastness, physiological changes, and the need to mentally accommodate the experience. This is the full-length version; a 12-item short form (AWESF) is already on the platform separately. Based on your answers to its 30 items, you'll get a breakdown across its 6 component areas as well as an overall picture, showing where the pattern is strongest for you. Your result gives you a clearer, more specific picture of your current well-being in this area, rather than a vague sense of it.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population

Teachers, Educators & Faculty

Administration Format

Self-Administered

Intended Domain / Purpose

Research & Empirical Study

Recommended Age Bracket

Adults (18+ yrs)

Duration & Pacing

12 Minutes (Self-Paced)

Access License

Open Creative Commons

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Yaden, D. B., Iwry, J., Slack, K. J., Eichstaedt, J. C., Zhao, Y., Vaillant, G. E., & Newberg, A. B. (2019). The overview effect: Awe and self-transcendent experience in space flight. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 6(1), 51-70. See also: Full Awe Experience Scale (AWE-S). This is not a diagnostic tool.

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Yaden, D. B., Iwry, J., Slack, K. J., Eichstaedt, J. C., Zhao, Y., Vaillant, G. E., & Newberg, A. B. (2019). The overview effect: Awe and self-transcendent experience in space flight. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 6(1), 51-70. See also: Full Awe Experience Scale (AWE-S). This is not a diagnostic tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Awe Experience Scale?

30-item scale measuring the six components of an awe experience — time dilation, self-loss, connectedness, vastness, physiological changes, and the need to mentally accommodate the experience. This is the full-length version; a 12-item short form (AWESF) is already on the platform separately.

How long does the Awe Experience Scale take?

It takes about 12 minutes to answer all 30 questions. You can go at your own pace.

Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?

Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.

Can this test diagnose a condition?

No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.