Hawkes-Furst Anxiety Scale – HFAS
A self-report questionnaire designed to measure anxiety levels in upper elementary school children.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Hawkes-Furst Anxiety Scale – HFAS was developed by Thomas Howell Hawkes & Norma Fields Furst (1970). It is designed to measure Anxiety. The scale is intended for use with Children (Upper Elementary School).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 50 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous Yes/No format.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 50. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Anxiety: 0 – 15
- Moderate Anxiety: 16 – 30
- High Anxiety: 31 – 50
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.