Free Online Self-Compassion Test
Do you treat yourself as kindly as you would treat a friend? The Self-Compassion Scale looks at self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness, as well as their opposites.
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Self-Compassion Scale
26-item self-report measure of self-compassion across six facets: Self-Kindness, Self-Judgment, Common Humanity, Isolation, Mindfulness, an…
Self-Compassion Scale — Short Form
12-item short form assessing six facets of self-compassion: Self-Kindness, Self-Judgment, Common Humanity, Isolation, Mindfulness, and Over…
Self-Compassion Scale — Preadolescent
25-item child self-report scale measuring self-compassion — self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness versus self-judgment, isolation…
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
10-item measure of global self-esteem, one of the most widely used self-esteem scales in psychology. Scored 0-30, with higher scores indica…
Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire
39-item full-length scale measuring five facets of mindfulness: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-judging of inner experien…
What these tests measure
The full Self-Compassion Scale has six subscales: self-kindness, self-judgment, common humanity, isolation, mindfulness and over-identification. A short form and a preadolescent version are also available.
Who it is for
Anyone interested in how they respond to their own mistakes and difficulties.
How to use your result
Your score is a snapshot of how you have been feeling or behaving recently. It is meant for self-reflection, education and research and is not a diagnosis or medical advice. Where a scale has no published norm entered on PsiQ, we do not invent one, so you will see raw scores rather than made-up percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is self-compassion?+
It means responding to your own suffering with understanding instead of harsh self-criticism, recognising that difficulty is part of being human.
Is self-compassion the same as self-pity?+
No. Self-compassion involves balanced awareness and kindness, while self-pity focuses on how bad your situation is compared with others.
Which version should I take?+
The full scale gives subscale scores. The short form is quicker if you only want an overall picture.