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This self-assessment Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) , was originally developed by William W. K. Zung (1971) . TraitProfiler provides an interactive digital version for educational, informational, and self-exploration purposes only.

Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS)

Background

The Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) is a widely used self-report questionnaire developed to assess the severity of anxiety symptoms. It measures emotional distress, nervousness, panic-like feelings, and physical symptoms commonly linked to anxiety disorders. The scale includes both psychological and somatic symptoms, helping provide a broad overview of anxiety-related experiences.

The questionnaire is commonly used in clinical practice, research settings, and mental health screening. It is designed to be simple, quick to complete, and easy to understand for adults from different backgrounds.

Procedure

Participants rate how often each statement applies to them using a 4-point scale ranging from “A Little Of The Time” to “Most Of The Time.” The questionnaire evaluates emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms associated with anxiety.

Participation

This assessment is intended for educational, research, and self-reflection purposes only. Results are anonymous and should not be considered a clinical diagnosis or substitute for professional psychological evaluation.

Scoring & Interpretation

Each item is scored from 1 to 4. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety-related symptoms and emotional distress. Several positively worded items are reverse scored before calculating the final result.

Raw scores range from 20 to 80. The total raw score may also be converted into an Anxiety Index score for clinical interpretation.

Typical scoring interpretation:
20–44 = Normal Range
45–59 = Mild to Moderate Anxiety
60–74 = Marked to Severe Anxiety
75–80 = Extreme Anxiety

Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) Questionnaire

Instructions & Terms

Below is the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), a digitally adapted 20- items self-assessment questionnaire. This assessment does not provide a clinical diagnosis, medical determination, or substitute for professional psychological evaluation.

Question 1 of 20 Emotional Anxiety

I feel more nervous and anxious than usual.


Question 2 of 20 Emotional Anxiety

I feel afraid for no reason at all.


Question 3 of 20 Emotional Anxiety

I get upset easily or feel panicky.


Question 4 of 20 Emotional Anxiety

I feel like I’m falling apart and going to pieces.


Question 5 of 20 Emotional Anxiety

I feel that everything is all right and nothing bad will happen.


Question 6 of 20 Physical Anxiety

My arms and legs shake and tremble.


Question 7 of 20 Physical Anxiety

I am bothered by headaches neck and back pain.


Question 8 of 20 Physical Anxiety

I feel weak and get tired easily.


Question 9 of 20 Emotional Anxiety

I feel calm and can sit still easily.


Question 10 of 20 Autonomic Symptoms

I can feel my heart beating fast.


Question 11 of 20 Autonomic Symptoms

I am bothered by dizzy spells.


Question 12 of 20 Autonomic Symptoms

I have fainting spells or feel like it.


Question 13 of 20 Physical Anxiety

I can breathe in and out easily.


Question 14 of 20 Autonomic Symptoms

I get numbness and tingling in my fingers and toes.


Question 15 of 20 Physical Anxiety

I am bothered by stomach aches or indigestion.


Question 16 of 20 Autonomic Symptoms

I have to empty my bladder often.


Question 17 of 20 Autonomic Symptoms

My hands are usually dry and warm.


Question 18 of 20 Autonomic Symptoms

My face gets hot and blushes.


Question 19 of 20 Sleep and Cognitive Symptoms

I fall asleep easily and get a good night’s rest.


Question 20 of 20 Sleep and Cognitive Symptoms

I have nightmares.




Psychometric Norms

1
Participants
61%
Community Mean
0%
Sample SD
61%
Highest Observed Score
61%
Lowest Observed Score
2026–2026
Collection Period

Current normative data for theCurrent normative data for the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) are derived from 1 anonymous participant responses collected through TraitProfiler between 2026 and 2026. All response data are collected anonymously and are intended exclusively for educational, psychometric, and non-commercial research purposes.

Sources
  1. Zung, W. W. K. (1971). A rating instrument for anxiety disorders. Psychosomatics, 12(6), 371–379.