Self-Blame Self-Assessment Test
For Scam Victims · 14 Questions across 2 Sections
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The SCARS Institute provides this tool to help you understand the degree to which self-blame may be affecting your recovery. We do not see your results, do not have access to your responses during or after completion, and we do not store any data from this assessment in any form. Your results exist only on your device.
About This Assessment
This self-assessment is designed to help scam victims understand the degree to which self-blame may be affecting their recovery — and to measure the presence of self-compassion as a counterbalancing force.
The assessment has two sections. The first explores self-blame. The second explores self-compassion and accurate attribution of responsibility. Both are scored separately, giving you a complete picture of where you stand.
Read each statement carefully and select the response that best reflects your honest experience.
Please Note. This assessment was developed by the scientists and psychologists at the SCARS Institute based on experience working with large numbers of scam victims. It is not a diagnosis of a mental health condition — it is designed to give you awareness and a useful starting point. We recommend taking a copy of your results to share with your counselor or therapist.
Why we ask this
Loved this assessment. I think it is a great tool to measure our progress during our recovery journey.
It may not have been my fault by I do feel responsible and plan on being more careful in the future.