Translate Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ)

Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ)

The Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) is one of the most widely used self-report measures of pathological worry. It was developed to assess the tendency to engage in excessive, generalized, and uncontrollable worry, which is considered a central feature of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Participants rate how typical each statement is of them using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from “Not at all typical of me” to “Very typical of me.” The questionnaire measures the intensity, excessiveness, and uncontrollability of worry.

This assessment is intended for educational, research, and self-reflection purposes only. Responses are anonymous and should not be considered a substitute for professional psychological evaluation or diagnosis.

Higher scores indicate greater levels of chronic and uncontrollable worry. Several items are reverse scored before calculating the total score.

If I do not have enough time to do everything, I do not worry about it.

My worries overwhelm me.

I do not tend to worry about things.

Many situations make me worry.

I know I should not worry about things, but I just cannot help it.

When I am under pressure I worry a lot.

I am always worrying about something.

I find it easy to dismiss worrisome thoughts.

As soon as I finish one task, I start to worry about everything else I have to do.

I never worry about anything.

When there is nothing more I can do about a concern, I do not worry about it any more.

I have been a worrier all my life.

I notice that I have been worrying about things.

Once I start worrying, I cannot stop.

I worry all the time.

I worry about projects until they are all done.