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CHAOS Scale

Learn about the CHAOS scale, including examples and how to use it effectively. Download Carepatron's free PDF guide for reference.

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By Wynona Jugueta on Aug 2, 2025.

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The CHAOS Scale is a tool used to assess the level of confusion, disorganization, and noise in a home environment, which can impact health and developmental outcomes. It is commonly used in research and clinical settings to understand the influence of household chaos on well-being.

Aiming for a lower score on the CHAOS Scale is ideal, as it indicates a more orderly and calm home environment. A lower score is associated with reduced stress and better overall health and developmental outcomes.

The CHAOS Scale measures environmental confusion, disorganization, and noise within a household. It captures how these factors contribute to the home's overall sense of order or disorder.

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