How long does this quiz take?

It takes about five minutes to complete.

Are my responses private?

Yes, all answers are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?

Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Will this quiz tell me if I should quit my job?

This test can identify toxic patterns like gaslighting, but the decision to leave is personal; however, validating that the behavior is occurring is a vital step in deciding your next move.

Can I use these results to report my boss to HR?

While this is a self-assessment and not a legal diagnosis, the results can help you articulate specific behaviors and patterns if you decide to file a formal complaint.

Discover if you're being subjected to psychological manipulation in your professional environment with this scientifically-inspired assessment.

Gaslighting At Work Questionnaire

Am I being gaslighted at work? Find out now.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Reviewed by Jourdan Travers, LCSW

Workplace gaslighting is a sophisticated form of psychological manipulation where a person in power, such as a manager or supervisor, causes a subordinate to question their own reality, memory, or perceptions. This behavior can range from subtle denials of past events to overt trivialization of your feelings, leading to a state of confusion and diminished self-confidence. This assessment is designed to help you objectively evaluate your interactions and determine if you are a victim of this toxic behavior.

Inspired by the Gaslighting at Work Questionnaire (GWQ), this test measures key dimensions of manipulative workplace dynamics, including the "trivialization" of your valid concerns and the "affliction" caused by a supervisor's erratic behavior.

If you frequently doubt your competence or feel emotionally drained, this test will provide clarity. For additional insights into your professional well-being, we also recommend taking our Psychological Safety Scale and the Impostor Syndrome Scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this quiz take?: It takes about five minutes to complete.
Are my responses private?: Yes, all Gaslighting At Work Questionnaire answers are anonymized and confidential.
Can I take this test more than once?: Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your Gaslighting At Work Questionnaire results may have changed.
Will this quiz tell me if I should quit my job?: This test can identify toxic patterns like gaslighting, but the decision to leave is personal; however, validating that the behavior is occurring is a vital step in deciding your next move.
Can I use these results to report my boss to HR?: While this is a self-assessment and not a legal diagnosis, the results can help you articulate specific behaviors and patterns if you decide to file a formal complaint.

Workplace Gaslighting Test: Take The Quiz

Step 1: Rate Your Workplace Experiences

For each statement, indicate how often you have experienced the described behaviors at work during the past 6 months on a scale of 1 (Never) to 5 (Always). For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. My supervisor's behavior has made me become my own harshest critic.

2. My supervisor has created an environment where I must depend on them for almost every decision.

3. I feel emotionally exhausted and drained specifically because of my supervisor.

4. My supervisor's behavior is unpredictable, switching between very sweet and very mean.

5. My supervisor changes the subject during discussions to shift the blame onto me.

6. I am told by my supervisor that I am "imagining" things when I raise concerns.

7. My supervisor makes insulting comments but follows them up with rewards or praise.

8. There is a clear mismatch between what my supervisor says and what they actually do.

9. My supervisor denies making promises that I distinctly remember them making.

10. When I voice complaints, my supervisor minimizes or dismisses them.

11. My supervisor frequently twists or misrepresents things I have said.

12. I feel that my supervisor exerts excessive and unnecessary control over my actions.

13. My supervisor insists they gave me specific instructions that I never actually received.

Step 2: Enter Your Demographics

Provide your age, gender, region, and first name for a detailed report comparing your results to others.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Submit Your Gaslighting At Work Questionnaire Answers

After completing all questions, click below to send your responses to Mark Travers, Ph.D. All answers are anonymized and confidential.

References

Kukreja, P. & Pandey, J. (2023). Workplace gaslighting: Conceptualization, development, and validation of a scale. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1099485.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.