Scale Overview
The Children’s Attributional Style Questionnaire – Revised (CASQ-R) was developed by Nadine J. Kaslow, Richard L. Tanenbaum, Martin E. P. Seligman (1984). It is designed to measure Attributional Style. The scale is intended for use with Children and adolescents (ages 8-14).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 24 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Positive Attributional Style, Negative Attributional Style.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Positive Attributional Style |
1,5,8,9,13,16,17,18,19,20,23,24 |
12 |
| Negative Attributional Style |
2,3,4,6,7,10,11,12,14,15,21,22 |
12 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: A = Option A, B = Option B.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from -12 to 12. Interpretation guidelines:
- Pessimistic Attributional Style: -12 – -3
- Average Attributional Style: -2 – 2
- Optimistic Attributional Style: 3 – 12
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.50 – 0.73.
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.