Attributional Style Assessment Test – I (ASAT-I)
Measures attributional style by assessing explanations for interpersonal and noninterpersonal successes and failures.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Attributional Style Assessment Test – I (ASAT-I) was developed by Craig A. Anderson, Leonard M. Horowitz, Rita French, Lucy H. Arnoult (1983). It is designed to measure Attributional Style. The scale is intended for use with Adults and college students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Interpersonal Success, Interpersonal Failure, Noninterpersonal Success, Noninterpersonal Failure.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Interpersonal Success | 1,2,11 | 3 |
| Interpersonal Failure | 5,6,8,12 | 4 |
| Noninterpersonal Success | 4,7,9 | 3 |
| Noninterpersonal Failure | 3,10 | 2 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: a = Strategy, b = Ability, c = Effort, d = Personality traits, e = Mood, f = Circumstances.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.40 – 0.70.
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.