Victim Mentality Assessment

This assessment is designed to help you explore your mindset and uncover any tendencies toward a victim mentality. Answer each question honestly, choosing the response that most closely reflects your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Trust your first instinct and avoid overthinking.

In the end, you’ll receive your score along with a detailed explanation. Be sure to print this page for your reference.

Remember, this assessment is a tool for self-awareness, not judgment. It allows you to explore potential areas for change and move toward greater happiness, wholeness, and empowerment.

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1. When faced with challenges or setbacks, how often do you blame external factors (e.g., other people or circumstances) for your situation?(Required)

Rarely or never. I take responsibility for my situation.

Occasionally. Sometimes, I see external factors as contributors.

Frequently. I often believe external factors are to blame.

Almost always. I feel that external factors are usually to blame.

2. How often do you find yourself seeking excessive attention or validation from others?(Required)

Rarely or never. I am self-reliant and don’t seek much external validation.

Occasionally. Sometimes, I look for validation, but not excessively.

Frequently. I often seek attention and validation from others.

Almost always. I constantly need attention and validation from others.

3. How often do you feel people intentionally try to hurt or undermine you in conflicts or disagreements?(Required)

Rarely or never. I try to understand others’ perspectives.

Occasionally. Depending on the situation.

Frequently. I often feel targeted.

Almost always. It seems like everyone is against me.

4. How often do you feel powerless over your circumstances when things go wrong?(Required)

Rarely or never. I believe I have the power to influence outcomes in my life.

Occasionally. I feel somewhat powerless at times.

Frequently. I feel like a victim of fate or circumstance.

Almost always. I feel completely helpless and at the mercy of others.

5. How often do you dwell on the past or feel the need to share your past injustices with others?(Required)

Rarely or never. I try to focus on the present moment.

Occasionally, but I try to learn from these experiences.

Frequently. Past hurts or failures often replay in my mind.

Almost always. I can’t seem to let go of the past.

6. How often do you view challenges or obstacles as insurmountable barriers you can’t overcome?(Required)

Rarely or never. I view challenges as opportunities for growth.

Occasionally, with some apprehension or frustration.

Frequently, because it’s proof of my bad luck or lack of ability.

Almost always. I can’t overcome these barriers.

7. How often are you preoccupied with what you perceive as unfair treatment or inequities?(Required)

Rarely or never. I focus on the positive aspects of life.

Occasionally, when I feel I’ve been wronged.

Frequently. I feel life is unfair to me.

Almost always. It seems like I never catch a break.

8. How often do you view yourself as inferior or inadequate to others?(Required)

Rarely or never. I see myself as equal and deserving of respect.

Occasionally. I feel inferior or inadequate in comparison to others.

Frequently. I often feel like a victim or martyr.

Almost always. I feel like someone who always gets the short end of the stick.

9. How often do you feel stuck or powerless to change your circumstances?(Required)

Rarely or never. I believe I can create change.

Occasionally, when facing tough challenges.

Frequently. I often feel trapped by my circumstances.

Almost always. It seems like nothing I do makes a difference.

10. How often do you feel pessimistic or resigned about your future prospects or opportunities?(Required)

Rarely or never. I am optimistic and hopeful.

Occasionally. It depends on the situation.

Frequently. I feel pessimistic or resigned about future prospects or opportunities.

Almost always. I feel completely hopeless.

11. How often do you feel misunderstood or overlooked in social situations?(Required)

Rarely or never. I generally feel understood.

Occasionally. Sometimes, I feel overlooked.

Frequently. I often feel misunderstood.

Almost always. I feel like no one gets me.

12. How often do you avoid seeking support from others when faced with a challenge?(Required)

Rarely or never. I value support from others.

Occasionally, depending on the situation.

Frequently. I prefer to handle things alone.

Almost always. I believe others won’t understand or help.

13. How often do you believe others have more opportunities or advantages than you?(Required)

Rarely or never. I believe in creating my own opportunities.

Occasionally. Sometimes, I see others having more advantages than me.

Frequently. I often feel others are more fortunate than I am.

Almost always. I always feel I am always at a disadvantage.

14. How often do you become argumentative when faced with conflicts or disagreements rather than actively seeking collaborative solutions?(Required)

Rarely or never. I seek collaborative solutions as an opportunity to grow and build relationships.

Occasionally, depending on the situation.

Frequently. I often become argumentative or defensive.

Almost always. I usually argue rather than collaborate.

15. How often do you blame yourself when things don’t go as planned?(Required)

Rarely or never. I focus on finding solutions.

Occasionally. Sometimes, I blame myself.

Frequently. I often blame myself.

Almost always. I always think it’s my fault.

16. How often do you feel like life is unfair or unjust towards you?(Required)

Rarely or never. I accept life’s challenges as they come.

Occasionally. Sometimes, I feel life is unfair.

Frequently. I often think life is unfair to me.

Almost always. I always feel life is unfair to me.

17. How often do you feel envious or resentful when others achieve success?(Required)

Rarely or never. I genuinely celebrate their success and am happy for them.

Occasionally. Sometimes, I feel envious of the success they have achieved.

Frequently. I feel envious or resentful when others achieve success.

Almost always. I feel I’m being left behind.

18. How often do you feel attacked or personally targeted when facing criticism or constructive feedback?(Required)

Rarely or never. I take feedback constructively and learn from it.

Occasionally. Sometimes, I feel personally targeted.

Frequently. I often feel attacked.

Almost always. I always feel targeted.

19. How often do you avoid challenging situations or opportunities due to fear of failure?(Required)

Rarely or never. I embrace challenges and view them as an opportunity to grow.

Occasionally. I sometimes avoid them.

Frequently. I often avoid challenges for fear I’ll fail.

Almost always. I always avoid challenging situations or opportunities.

20. How often do you feel stuck and unable to find positive solutions or growth opportunities in times of hardship?(Required)

Rarely or never. I feel there is always a solution to every problem.

Occasionally. Sometimes, I struggle, but I still try.

Frequently. I often feel stuck.

Almost always. I can’t find solutions.

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