Stress factors and measurement

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Stressors and Stress Factors

There is much research to indicate that stress in the psyche creates the possibility of physical illness. The listed 'stress factors' and calculations shown at the foot of the table are based upon that research. To use the chart, add together the stress factors you have experienced during the last twelve months.

Neither the research nor the table reproduced here are my work and I cannot therefore assign copyright for its use.

1. Death of spouse/partner
100
2. Divorce
73
3. Separation from spouse/partner
63
4. Going to prison or similar
65
5. Death of close family member
63
6. Major personal illness/injury
53
7. Getting married
50
8. Redundancy/being fired.
47
9. Reconciliation with spouse/partner
45
10. Retirement from work
45
11. Major illness of family member
44
12. Pregnancy.
40
13. Sexual difficulties
39

14. New family member arriving (birth, parent(coming to stay indefinitely, adoption)

39
15. Major work adjustment of any sort
38
16. Major change in financial status (up or down)
37
17. Close friend dies
36
18. Career change
36

19. Major change in number of arguments with spouse/partner

35
20. Taking out a mortgage/heavy loan
31
21. Difficulty with mortgage repayments
30
22. Major change in work situation
29
23. Child leaving home
29
24. Trouble with in-laws
29
25. Outstanding personal success
28
26. Spouse/partner starting/leaving work
26
27. Starting or stopping formal education
26
28. Major change in living conditions
25
29. Change in personal routines
24
30. Trouble with the boss
23
31. Major change in work conditions
20
32. Moving house/home
20
33. Changing to a new school
20
34. Major change in leisure habits
19
35. Major change community activities
19
36. Major change in social activities
18
37. Taking out a small mortgage/loan
17
38. Major change in sleeping habits
16
39. Major change in number of family meetings
15
40. Major change in eating habits
15
41. Going on holiday
13
42. Christmas
12
43. Minor law violations (involving fines etc.)
11

According to the research, your probability of illness during the next twenty-four months is linked to your total 'score' as follows:

0 - 149 No particular problems.

150 - 199 Mild crisis level. 37% chance of illness.

200 - 299 Moderate crisis level. 51% chance of illness.

300+ Major crisis level. 79% chance of illness.