Scale Overview
The Twenty-Two Item Screening Score of Psychiatric Symptoms (Langner 22) was developed by Thomas S. Langner (1962). It is designed to measure Psychiatric Impairment. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 22 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Non-symptomatic response, 1 = Symptomatic response.
The scale includes 1 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 22. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low risk of psychiatric impairment: 0 – 3
- High risk of psychiatric impairment (Impaired): 4 – 22
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
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.