Introduction to the tool
Symptom self-assessment scale SCL90 free online test. SCL-90 is one of the commonly used scales in hospitals and is also one of the most famous comprehensive mental health test scales in the world.
The SCL90 psychological test scale includes a variety of psychological problems. It is used in many mental illness screenings in hospital psychiatric departments, such as depression tests, anxiety tests, and obsessive-compulsive disorder tests. The scale includes 10 factors, namely depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, somatization, interpersonal sensitivity, hostility, terror, paranoia, psychosis, sleep and diet, etc.
The SCL90 psychological test scale is mainly applicable to people aged 16 and above (including 16 years old).
| Statistical items | Score results | Reference results | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total score | 90~450 | ||
| Total symptom index | 1~5 | ||
| Number of positive symptom items | - | 0~90 | |
| Number of negative symptom items | - | 0~90 | |
| Average score of positive symptoms | - | 0~5 | |
| Note: When the total score of the test exceeds 160 points, or the number of positive items exceeds 43, it is necessary to consider screening positive, and a positive result indicates that there may be a problem. Since the scale is only an auxiliary screening tool, the scale test results are for reference only. | |||
| Factors | Scores | Average scores | Reference results | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatization | 12~60 | |||
| Obsessive compulsive symptoms | <11 4> | 10~50 | ||
| Interpersonal sensitivity | 9~45 | |||
| Depression | 13~65 | |||
| Anxiety | 10~50 | |||
| Hostile | 6~30 | |||
| Terror | 7~35 | |||
| Paranoia | <1 85> | 6~30 | ||
| Psychotic | 10~50 | |||
| Others | ||||
| Note: Since the scale is only an auxiliary screening tool, the scale test results are for reference only. | ||||
| Factors | Description |
|---|---|
| Somatization | The total score ranges from 12 to 60 points. A score of 36 points or more indicates that the individual has obvious physical discomfort, often accompanied by symptoms such as headaches and muscle aches. A score of less than 24 points indicates that the physical symptoms are not obvious. In general, the higher the score, the stronger the physical discomfort; the lower the score, the less obvious the symptom experience. |
| Compulsive symptoms | The total score ranges from 10 to 50 points. A score of more than 30 points indicates that the compulsive symptoms are more obvious. A score of less than 20 points indicates that the compulsive symptoms are not obvious. In general, the higher the score, the more the individual cannot get rid of some meaningless behaviors, thoughts and impulses, and may show some behavioral signs of cognitive impairment. The lower the score, the less obvious the individual's symptoms are, and no compulsive behavior occurs. |
| Interpersonal sensitivity | The total score ranges from 9 to 45 points. A score of 27 or above indicates that the individual is more sensitive to interpersonal relationships, has a strong sense of inferiority in interpersonal communication, and has behavioral symptoms (such as restlessness, withdrawal, etc.). A score of less than 18 points indicates that the individual is relatively normal in interpersonal relationships. In general, the higher the score, the more problems the individual has in interpersonal communication, the more prominent the inferiority and self-centeredness, and the negative expectations have been shown. The lower the score, the more comfortable the individual is in interpersonal communication, the more confident and well-prepared the individual is in interpersonal communication, and the more positive expectations are held. |
| Depression | The total score ranges from 13 to 65 points. Scores above 39 indicate that the individual is highly depressed, lacks sufficient interest in life, lacks physical activity, and in extreme cases, may have thoughts of death and suicidal ideas. Scores below 26 indicate that the individual is less depressed, has an optimistic and positive attitude towards life, is full of energy, and is in a good mood. In general, the higher the score, the more obvious the depression, and the lower the score, the less obvious the depression. |
| Anxiety | The total score range is between 10-50 points. Scores above 30 indicate that the individual is more prone to anxiety, and is prone to irritability, restlessness, and nervousness, which may lead to panic attacks in extreme cases. Scores below 20 indicate that the individual is not prone to anxiety and is prone to a stable state. In general, the higher the score, the more obvious the anxiety. The lower the score, the less likely it will cause anxiety. |
| Hostile | The total score ranges from 6 to 30 points. Scores above 18 indicate that the individual is prone to display hostile thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Scores below 12 indicate that the individual is prone to display friendly thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In general, the higher the score, the more likely the individual is to be hostile, argumentative, and difficult to control. The lower the score, the milder the individual's temper, the friendlier he is to treat others, the less likely he is to argue, and the less likely he is to be destructive. |
| Terror | The total score ranges from 7 to 35 points. Scores above 21 indicate that the individual has more obvious symptoms of terror, often showing fear of socializing, squares, and crowds. Scores below 14 indicate that the individual's symptoms of terror are not obvious. In general, the higher the score, the more likely the individual is to be afraid of certain places and objects, accompanied by obvious physical symptoms. The lower the score, the less likely the individual is to develop a fear mentality, and the more likely they are to interact and move normally. |
| Paranoia | The total score ranges from 6 to 30 points. A score of 18 or more indicates that the individual has obvious paranoid symptoms and is more likely to be suspicious and hostile. A score of 12 or less indicates that the individual's paranoid symptoms are not obvious. In general, the higher the score, the more likely the individual is to be paranoid, showing projective thinking and delusions. The lower the score, the less likely the individual's thinking is to go to extremes. |
| Psychosis | The total score ranges from 10 to 50 points. A score of 30 or more indicates that the individual's psychotic symptoms are more obvious, and a score of 20 or less indicates that the individual's psychotic symptoms are not obvious. In general, the higher the score, the more psychotic symptoms and behaviors are manifested. The lower the score, the less these symptoms and behaviors are manifested. |
| Others | Sleep, diet, etc. As additional items or others, it is treated as the 10th factor so that the sum of the factor scores is equal to the total score. |