The Stress and Adversity Inventory (STRAIN)
A web-based system for assessing lifetime exposure to stress.
Developed by Dr. George M. Slavich
What It Measures
The STRAIN assesses:
- Acute life events
- Chronic difficulties
- Timing, duration, frequency, and severity of each stressor
- 12 life domains
- 5 stressor characteristics
Completion time: 18-25 minutes
Online, self-administered
Available Versions
- Adult STRAIN
- Adolescent STRAIN
- Recent STRAIN
- Translated STRAINs (30+ languages)
- Add-on Modules
Validation
The STRAIN has been validated in peer-reviewed research and is widely used in studies examining stress, health, and behavior.