Anxiety Symptoms in Diabetes Scale in Adolescents – ASDS-A
Measures diabetes-specific sources of anxiety in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Anxiety Symptoms in Diabetes Scale in Adolescents – ASDS-A was developed by Kaitlyn Rechenberg, Laura Szalacha, Andrew Bugajski (2023). It is designed to measure Diabetes-specific anxiety. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (aged 12-16).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 4 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 14 to 70. Interpretation guidelines:
- Total Score: 14 – 70
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.896.
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.