Scale Overview
The Adult Attachment Scale – AAS was developed by Nancy L. Collins, Stephen J. Read (1990). It is designed to measure Adult Attachment. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 18 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Close, Depend, Anxiety.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Close |
1,6,8,12,13,17 |
6 |
| Depend |
2,5,7,14,16,18 |
6 |
| Anxiety |
3,4,9,10,11,15 |
6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all characteristic of me, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = Very characteristic of me.
The scale includes 7 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.