Adult Attachment Scale – Revised (AAS-R)
Measures adult attachment styles along three dimensions: closeness, dependency, and anxiety in close relationships.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Adult Attachment Scale – Revised (AAS-R) was developed by Nancy L. Collins (1996). 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 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
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.
Total scores range from 6 to 30. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low dimension score: 6 – 14
- Moderate dimension score: 15 – 22
- High dimension score: 23 – 30
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.