Social Adjustment Scale-Self Report
Description
The SAS–SR provides an understanding of an individual’s level of satisfaction with his or her social situation. It is often used to evaluate the efficacy of treatment by revealing the effect treatment is having on the respondent. The SAS–SR is used by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals in clinical or research settings. The SAS–SR includes the original version, as well as the new short (SAS–SR: Short) and screener (SAS– SR: Screener) versions. The short version is ideal when time with the respondent is limited, but information from each role area is required. It provides scores for both the Instrumental and Expressive role areas; however, it does not provide as much detail at the item response level. It is effective for monitoring treatment progress and outcome assessment. The screener version is a unidimensional scale that is intended for screening, for test batteries, or for pharmaceutical research programs. It provides one score that indicates whether or not further examination may be necessary. The normative sample for the SAS–SR included 482 individuals ranging in age from 20 to 70. (APA PsycTests Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved)
