General Relationship Attitudes Scale – GRAS
Measures adult attachment styles (secure, avoidant, and anxious/ambivalent) in close relationships.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The General Relationship Attitudes Scale – GRAS was developed by Cindy Hazan & Phillip Shaver (1987). It is designed to measure Adult Attachment. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 3 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Secure, Avoidant, Anxious/Ambivalent.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Secure | 1 | 1 |
| Avoidant | 2 | 1 |
| Anxious/Ambivalent | 3 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly Agree, 2 = Agree, 3 = Neutral / Mixed, 4 = Disagree, 5 = Strongly Disagree.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 5. Interpretation guidelines:
- High endorsement of this attachment style: 1 – 2
- Moderate endorsement of this attachment style: 3 – 3
- Low endorsement of this attachment style: 4 – 5
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.