[PASTAS) — State Version & Trait Version
Right now‚ I feel anxious‚ tense‚ or nervous about:
1. The extent to which I look overweight.
2. My thighs.
3. My buttocks.
4. My hips.
5. My stomach (abdomen).
6. My legs.
7. My waist.
8. My muscle tone.
9. My ears.
10. My lips.
11. My wrists.
12. My hands.
13. My forehead.
14. My neck.
15. My chin.
16. My feet.
This instrument can be found online at: http://jkthompson.myweb.usf.edu/PASTAS.htm & http://shell.cas.usf.edu/birw/m_n/scale/PASTAS.htm
Never=1‚ Seldom=2‚ Sometimes=3‚ Often=4‚ Always=5
Not at All=0‚ Slightly=1‚ Moderately=2‚ Very Much So=3‚ Exceptionally So=4
For a copy of this measure contact:
J. Kevin Thompson‚ Ph.D
Department of Psychology
University of South Florida
4202 Fowler Ave
Tampa‚ FL 33620-8200
Reed‚ David L.; Thompson‚ J. Kevin; Brannick‚ Michael T.; Sacco‚ William P. 1991. Development and validation of the Physical Appearance State and Trait Anxiety Scale (PASTAS). Journal of Anxiety Disorders‚ Vol 5(4)‚ 323-332