Financial Shame Scale
Explore feelings of shame and stigma around financial difficulties
What it measures
This educational scale measures feelings of shame, embarrassment, and social stigma connected to financial difficulties, and how these feelings influence daily behaviour and social interaction.
Who it is for
Suitable for anyone experiencing financial stress who wants a deeper understanding of their emotional and social responses to it.
How it works
The tool includes 8 statements. For each one, indicate how much you agree, from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree. There are no right or wrong answers; the goal is self-awareness.
Answer honestly
No right or wrong answers — choose what genuinely reflects you.
At your own pace
Pause and resume at any time without losing your progress.
Your instant report
When done, your report appears immediately — detailed, downloadable, shareable.
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This test is educational and for self-awareness only. It does not constitute a medical diagnosis or replace professional assessment.