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Categories: Assessment , Psychology
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The Interpersonal Reactivity Index assesses how you respond to other people's experiences. It asks you to rate 28 everyday statements on a five-point scale, capturing emotional and cognitive reactions. By summarising your answers into clear scores, the questionnaire reveals patterns in your empathy across situations including stories, disagreements and emergencies.

Four independent subscales describe specific tendencies. Perspective Taking shows how readily you adopt another viewpoint. Fantasy captures involvement with fictional characters. Empathic Concern measures compassionate feelings toward others in need. Personal Distress records your own anxiety in tense scenes. Each subscale ranges from zero to twenty-eight after reverse-scoring several items.

Use the assessment to track personal development, enrich coaching sessions, or add a structured empathy measure to academic research. Comparing subscale bands over time highlights growth areas and potential blind spots. Scores remain private on this device and may be shared with mentors or clinicians. Interpret results as indicative rather than definitive; cultural context and recent experiences can affect scores. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis or therapeutic recommendation.

Technical Details:

Each subscale score equals the sum of seven item ratings after adjusting reverse-keyed statements. The tool mirrors the original IRI scoring protocol by mapping five response categories (0–4) onto a 0–28 range, enabling direct comparison with published norms.

The reverse-scoring step flips selected answers so that higher numbers always indicate stronger trait expression. Aggregation then produces scale totals suitable for banding into Low, Average and High interpretive ranges.

  • 0 – 4 response scale per item
  • 28 items, seven per subscale
  • Reverse-keyed items recalculated as 4 − response
  • Totals plotted on an interactive radar chart
  • No server interaction; processing is local
BandScore Range
Low0 – 12
Average13 – 19
High20 – 28

All calculations run instantly in your browser, ensuring maximum privacy and smooth performance.

Calculations & Scoring:

The tool converts your 0 – 4 responses into four 0 – 28 subscale scores.

Sum of adjusted item scores.

1
3
Items scored so higher numbers indicate stronger perspective taking.

3+4+2+4+2+3+2
20
The seven numbers produce a subtotal of 20.

SPT=20
The score is ready for banding and charting.

Your Perspective Taking score is 20.

Literary and cinematic immersion score.

2
4
Recalculate negatively phrased items.

4+4+3+3+4+2+2
22
Totalling completes the scale.

Your Fantasy score is 22.

Compassion towards others.

1
3
Align scale direction for analysis.

2+4+3+2+3+2+2
18
Seven numbers yield 18.

Your Empathic Concern score is 18.

Self-oriented anxiety score.

2
4
Convert negative items for consistency.

1+3+2+3+3+1+2
15
Addition produces the final total.

Your Personal Distress score is 15.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Follow these steps to complete the questionnaire accurately.

  1. Click the Start Assessment button.
  2. Read the displayed statement carefully.
  3. Select Does not describe me well to Describes me very well for each item.
  4. Use the side question list to revisit skipped items if any badge is missing.
  5. After the final response, view the coloured badges summarising each subscale.
  6. Inspect the radar chart and table for detailed interpretation.

FAQ:

Answers to common questions help you get reliable results.

Is my data stored?

No. All responses stay in your browser and vanish when you clear the page or cache.

Can I reuse the link?

Yes. The encoded string in the URL reloads your answers on the same device for later review.

Are there right answers?

No. Statements measure tendencies, not correctness. Honesty produces the most meaningful profile.

How long does it take?

Most users finish in three to five minutes.

May I share my scores?

You may export or screenshot results for mentoring, therapy, or research as you choose.

Troubleshooting:

Resolve common issues quickly with these fixes.

The Start Assessment button does not respond — refresh the page and disable browser extensions temporarily.

Progress freezes at 99 % — check that every statement has a selected option.

No radar chart appears — ensure JavaScript is enabled and resize the window once.

Score badges are grey — the tool could not classify your totals; re-enter any partially saved responses.

Extreme scores worry me — consult a qualified professional for nuanced interpretation.

Advanced Tips:

Enhance the usefulness of your assessment with expert suggestions.

  • Repeat the test quarterly to observe developmental trends.
  • Compare subscale patterns with peer or cohort averages.
  • Pair results with reflective journalling for deeper insight.
  • Discuss diverging subscales in coaching or supervision sessions.
  • Export scores to a spreadsheet for longitudinal graphs.

Glossary:

Key terms used throughout the questionnaire.

Perspective Taking
Deliberate adoption of another’s viewpoint.
Fantasy
Emotional immersion in fictional scenarios.
Empathic Concern
Warmth and compassion for others’ distress.
Personal Distress
Self-focused discomfort in tense moments.
Reverse-Scoring
Flipping item values so higher numbers remain consistent.
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