Social Adjustment Scale-Self Report (SAS-SR)
Measures social functioning and adjustment across major life domains including work, social/leisure activities, extended family, and marital relationships.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Social Adjustment Scale-Self Report (SAS-SR) was developed by Myrna M. Weissman (1976). It is designed to measure Social Adjustment. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 45 items organized into 7 factors/subscales: Work Outside the Home, Work at Home, School, Social and Leisure, Dating, Extended Family, Marital Relationship.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Work Outside the Home | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 6 |
| Work at Home | 7,8,9,10,11,12 | 6 |
| School | 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 Relationship | 38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45 | 8 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Excellent adjustment / No impairment, 2 = Good adjustment / Minor impairment, 3 = Moderate adjustment / Moderate impairment, 4 = Poor adjustment / Marked impairment, 5 = Severe adjustment difficulties / Severe impairment.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 5. Interpretation guidelines:
- Normal / Good Adjustment: 1 – 2
- Mild Maladjustment: 2 – 3
- Moderate Maladjustment: 3 – 4
- Severe Maladjustment: 4 – 5
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Alpha coefficients range from 0.74 to 0.86 for subscales.
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.