Thw Stress of Adjusting to Change
THE STRESS OF ADJUSTING TO CHANGE
|
Events |
Scale of Impact |
|
Death of spouse |
100 |
|
Divorce |
73 |
|
Marital separation |
65 |
|
Jail Term |
63 |
|
Death of close family member |
63 |
|
Personal injury or illness |
53 |
|
Marriage |
50 |
|
Fired at work |
47 |
|
Marital Reconciliation |
45 |
|
Retirement |
45 |
|
Change in health of family member |
44 |
|
Pregnancy |
40 |
|
Sex Difficulties |
39 |
|
Gain of new family member |
39 |
|
Business readjustment |
39 |
|
Change in financial state |
38 |
|
Death of close friend |
37 |
|
Change to different line of work |
36 |
|
Change in number of arguments with spouse |
35 |
|
Mortgage over $10,000 |
31 |
|
Foreclosure of mortgage or loan |
30 |
|
Change in responsibilities at work |
29 |
|
Son or daughter leaving home |
29 |
|
Trouble with in-laws |
29 |
|
Outstanding personal achievement |
28 |
|
Wife begins or stops work |
26 |
|
Begin or end school |
26 |
|
Change in living conditions |
25 |
|
Revision of personal habits |
24 |
|
Trouble with boss |
23 |
|
Change in work hours or conditions |
20 |
|
Change in residence |
20 |
|
Change in schools |
20 |
|
Change in recreation |
19 |
|
Change in church activities |
19 |
|
Change in social activities |
18 |
|
Mortgage or loan less than $10,000 |
17 |
|
Change in sleeping habits |
16 |
|
Change in number of family get-togethers |
15 |
|
Change in eating habits |
15 |
|
Vacation |
13 |
|
Christmas |
12 |
|
Minor violations of the law |
11 |