Table 2.

Life event stress scores

Events	Life change unit scores
New girl friend or boy friend	23
Outstanding personal achievement	39
Change in eating habits	26
Change in social activities	29
Change in sleeping habits	29
Change in living conditions	27
Outstanding achievement of sibling	31
Prophecy of astrologer or palmist etc.	21
Change in health of family member	40
Gain in a new family member	26
Mother stops or starts working	27
Change of major subject/ branch	31
Trouble with parents	29
Trouble with bullies	36
Death of pet	34
Parents unemployed	34
Increased workload at school	58
Change in financial status of parents	34
Theft of personal belongings	31
Dropped more than one class	33
Lower grades than expected	48
Serious argument with a teacher	37
Lack of attendance	29
Change of school	31
Sex problems	23
Marriage of an emotionally close sibling	24
Marriage	28
Excessive alcohol or drug use by family member	31
Jail term	32
Serious argument with a close friend	42
Minor violation of law	26
Appearing for an exam/ interview	46
Failed important course/ examination	42
Major personal injury or illness	35
Break up with a girlfriend/ boyfriend	32
Divorce between parents	43
Rustication from school	42
Death of a close friend	49
Death of a close family member	55
Pregnancy	23