Administrative Stress Index – ASI
Identifies and measures major sources of occupational stress among school administrators.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Administrative Stress Index – ASI was developed by Walter H. Gmelch & Boyd Swent (1982). It is designed to measure Occupational Stress. The scale is intended for use with School Administrators.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 35 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Administrative Constraints, Administrative Responsibilities, Interpersonal Relations, Intrapersonal Conflict, Role Expectations.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Constraints | 1,2,3,8,10,17,23 | 7 |
| Administrative Responsibilities | 4,6,16,18,19,22,29 | 7 |
| Interpersonal Relations | 5,12,14,15,20,26,32 | 7 |
| Intrapersonal Conflict | 7,9,13,25,28,31,34 | 7 |
| Role Expectations | 11,21,24,27,30,33,35 | 7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 35 to 175. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Stress: 35 – 70
- Moderate Stress: 71 – 105
- High Stress: 106 – 140
- Extreme Stress: 141 – 175
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
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.