Table 9.

Rephrasing of the Perceived Stress Scale Short Form

Cohen and Williamson (1988) HRS 2002	NPSM Waves 1 and 2
In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life?	During the past week, I was unable to control important things in my life.
In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems?	During the past week, I felt confident about my ability to handle personal problems.
In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way?	During the past week, I felt that things were going my way.
In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them?	During the past week, I felt that difficulties were piling up so high I could not overcome them.

Notes. HRS = Health and Retirement Study; NPSM = NSHAP’s Perceived Stress Measure; NSHAP = National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project.