Social Adjustment Scale-Self Report – SAS-SR
Measures social functioning and adjustment across major life roles including work, social/leisure, extended family, and primary relationships.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Social Adjustment Scale-Self Report – SAS-SR was developed by Myrna M. Weissman (1999). It is designed to measure Social Adjustment. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 44 items organized into 7 factors/subscales: Work Outside the Home, Housework, Student, Social and Leisure, Dating, Extended Family, Marital.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Work Outside the Home | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 6 |
| Housework | 7,8,9,10,11,12 | 6 |
| Student | 13,14,15,16,17,18 | 6 |
| Social and Leisure | 19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27 | 9 |
| Dating | 28,29 | 2 |
| Extended Family | 30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37 | 8 |
| Marital | 38,39,40,41,42,43,44 | 7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Excellent adjustment / High functioning, 2 = Good adjustment / Minor problems, 3 = Moderate adjustment / Moderate problems, 4 = Poor adjustment / Severe problems, 5 = Very poor adjustment / Extreme impairment.
Scoring
Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.
Total scores range from 1 to 5. Interpretation guidelines:
- Normal / Good Social Adjustment: 1 – 2
- Mild Impairment: 2 – 3
- Moderate Impairment: 3 – 4
- Severe Impairment: 4 – 5
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Alpha coefficients typically range from 0.74 to 0.84 for the overall scale..
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.