The work of Holmes and Rahe (1967) suggested that an accumulation of significant life events in any one year increased your vulnerability to stress-related health problems. Total up your score. A score over 300 points in one year suggests increased susceptibility to stress-related problems, while a score below 150 means a relatively low amount of life change and a low susceptibility to stress-related health problems.
| Life event | Life change unit |
| Death of a spouse/partner | 100 |
| Divorce | 73 |
| Marital separation | 65 |
| Imprisonment | 63 |
| Death of a close family member | 60 |
| Personal injury or illness | 55 |
| Marriage | 50 |
| Moving house | 49 |
| Dismissal from work | 47 |
| Retirement | 45 |
| Change in health of a family member | 44 |
| Pregnancy | 40 |
| Sexual difficulties | 39 |
| Gaining a new family member | 39 |
| Business/work changes | 39 |
| Change in financial state | 38 |
| Death of a close friend | 37 |
| Changes in amount of arguments with spouse | 36 |
| Major mortgage | 32 |
| Son or daughter leaving home | 29 |
| Outstanding personal achievement | 29 |
| Trouble with in-laws | 28 |
| Spouse begins or stops work | 27 |
| Change in living conditions | 27 |
| Change in social activities | 26 |
| Change in recreational activities | 25 |
| Change in school | 24 |
| Holidays | 15 |
| Christmas | 14 |
| Minor violation of the law | 11 |
| TOTAL SCORE |
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