Weinberger Adjustment Inventory – Self-Restraint Scale (WAI-Restraint)
Measures self-restraint across dimensions of suppression of aggression, impulse control, responsibility, and consideration of others.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Weinberger Adjustment Inventory – Self-Restraint Scale (WAI-Restraint) was developed by Daniel A. Weinberger & Gary E. Schwartz (1990). It is designed to measure Self-Restraint. The scale is intended for use with Youths, adolescents, and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 30 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Suppression of Aggression, Impulse Control, Consideration of Others, Responsibility.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Suppression of Aggression | 6,10,20,22,25,28,30 | 7 |
| Impulse Control | 2,3,8,12,15,18,24,27 | 8 |
| Consideration of Others | 1,5,7,11,16,19,26 | 7 |
| Responsibility | 4,9,13,14,17,21,23,29 | 8 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Never / False, 2 = Not often / Somewhat false, 3 = Sometimes / Not sure, 4 = Often / Somewhat true, 5 = Almost always / True.
The scale includes 20 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 30 to 150. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Self-Restraint: 30 – 70
- Moderate Self-Restraint: 71 – 110
- High Self-Restraint: 111 – 150
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.