Oxford Positive Self Scale

Scale Overview & Construct

24-item measure of positive self-beliefs associated with psychological well-being. Participants rate how much they believe each statement about themselves over the past week. Scores range from 0 to 96; higher scores indicate stronger positive self-beliefs.

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

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

24-item measure of positive self-beliefs associated with psychological well-being. Participants rate how much they believe each statement about themselves over the past week. Scores range from 0 to 96; higher scores indicate stronger positive self-beliefs. Based on your answers to its 24 items, you'll get a breakdown across its 4 component areas as well as an overall picture, showing where the pattern is strongest for you. Taking it helps you notice a pattern in your mood, thoughts, or behavior that's easy to overlook day to day.

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

10 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. Citation: Freeman, D., Rosebrock, L., Loe, B. S., Saidel, S., Freeman, J., & Waite, F. (2023). The Oxford Positive Self Scale: psychometric development of an assessment of cognitions associated with psychological well-being. Psychological Medicine, 53(15), 7161–7169. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291723000624 This is not a diagnostic tool. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact a licensed mental health professional or a crisis helpline in your country immediately. Low/Moderate/High bands below reflect this test's own possible score range only (simple thirds) — they are NOT a clinical threshold or population norm. No such cutoff has been published for this instrument.

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. Citation: Freeman, D., Rosebrock, L., Loe, B. S., Saidel, S., Freeman, J., & Waite, F. (2023). The Oxford Positive Self Scale: psychometric development of an assessment of cognitions associated with psychological well-being. Psychological Medicine, 53(15), 7161–7169. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291723000624 This is not a diagnostic tool. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact a licensed mental health professional or a crisis helpline in your country immediately. Low/Moderate/High bands below reflect this test's own possible score range only (simple thirds) — they are NOT a clinical threshold or population norm. No such cutoff has been published for this instrument.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Oxford Positive Self Scale?

24-item measure of positive self-beliefs associated with psychological well-being. Participants rate how much they believe each statement about themselves over the past week. Scores range from 0 to 96; higher scores indicate stronger positive self-beliefs.

How long does the Oxford Positive Self Scale take?

It takes about 10 minutes to answer all 24 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.