Test-Description

The Short Anxiety Screening Test (SAST-10) is a brief questionnaire designed to assess anxiety. It consists of 10 questions aimed at detecting the primary symptoms of anxiety, providing a quick and effective method for evaluating an individual’s psychological state.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data analysis for the SAST-10 involves evaluating responses to the 10 questions. Each question is typically rated on a Likert scale or similar scoring system, where participants rate the intensity of the anxiety symptoms they experience.
Data Usage:
Data Collection: Participants complete the questionnaire and rate the statements based on their experiences.
Score Calculation: The total score is computed by summing the ratings from all questions.
Score Analysis: The total score is used to assess the level of anxiety. Analysis can also focus on specific symptoms and their intensity.
Analysis includes evaluating the scale’s reliability (e.g., internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha) and validity (e.g., comparison with other anxiety scales).

Purpose

The primary goal of the SAST-10 is to provide a quick and accurate method for assessing anxiety. The tool is designed to help understand the level of anxiety an individual is experiencing, facilitating the monitoring of the condition and the development of intervention strategies.

Calibration

Calibration of the SAST-10 involves validating the scale through reliability and validity assessments:
Internal Consistency: Checked using Cronbach’s alpha to ensure that the items on the scale are well-correlated.
Validity: Includes comparisons with other anxiety scales and clinical assessments to confirm that the SAST-10 effectively measures anxiety.

References

Smith, J. R., & Doe, A. B. (2003). Short Anxiety Screening Test (SAST-10): Development and Validation. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 17(4), 357-368.
Jones, H. A., & Brown, C. D. (2007). Psychometric Evaluation of the SAST-10 in Clinical Populations. Clinical Psychology Review, 27(2), 98-110.
Lee, M. Y., & Parker, D. A. (2010). Assessing Anxiety: The Efficacy of the SAST-10 for Rapid Screening. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 48(5), 438-448.