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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Description | The Social Adjustment Scale (Zarlock, 1961) assesses the social adaptability of blind adults. Developed to explore magical beliefs about blindness and relevant psychological traits, it measures social maturity and problem-solving skills in various areas, excluding psychological behavior. Participants are rated using a five-point scale, with higher scores (0–30) indicating superior adjustment. The scale incorporates input from both social workers and investigators, achieving high reliability. |
| Author | Stanley P. Zarlock |
| Affiliation | University of Buffalo |
| Purpose | To measure social adaptability to blindness. |
| Construct | Social Adjustment to Blindness |
| Instrument Type | Rating Scale |
| Reliability | Achieved a reliability coefficient of 0.92 between scores from social workers and investigators. Applying the Spearman-Brown Prophecy Formula raised it to 0.95. |
| Validity | No validity indicated. |
| Factor Analysis | No factor analysis indicated. |
| Test Methodology | Based on checklists and prior research to ensure relevance and clarity of problem areas measuring social behavior. |
| Test Items | Six items were specified in the study. Examples include “gainfully employed for one year” and “uses cane or dog guide to travel about the community.” |
| Classification | 6200 Functional Status and Adaptive Behavior |
| Population Group | Human |
| Population Details | Blind Adults |
| Keywords | Social Adjustment Scale; Test Development; Reliability |
| Index Terms | Rating Scales; Social Adjustment; Test Construction; Test Reliability |
| Permissions | May use for Research/Teaching |
| Reference | Zarlock, S. P. (1961). Magical thinking and associated psychological reactions to blindness. Journal of Consulting Psychology, 25(2), 155–159. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0040243. |
Social Adjustment Scale
- Gainfully employed for one year
- Uses cane or dog guide to travel about the community
- Reads and writes braille
- Holds membership in a civic organization
- Maintains proper etiquette during meals
- Buys his own clothes
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Mohammed looti (2026). Social Adjustment Scale. PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Retrieved from https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/social-adjustment-scale/
Mohammed looti. "Social Adjustment Scale." PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, 4 Apr. 2026, https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/social-adjustment-scale/.
Mohammed looti. "Social Adjustment Scale." PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, 2026. https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/social-adjustment-scale/.
Mohammed looti (2026) 'Social Adjustment Scale', PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Available at: https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/social-adjustment-scale/.
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