IAS

Interpersonal Adjective Scales

Purpose: Measures the two most important dimensions of interpersonal behavior, Dominance and Nurturance, in college students and adults

Format: Paper and pencil

Age range: 16 years to 89 years

Time: 15 minutes

DETAILS:

The IAS is a self-report instrument that yields a reliable, valid, efficient, and theoretically sound assessment of the two primary dimensions of interpersonal transactions: Dominance and Nurturance. It provides important information about how an individual typically behaves in different interpersonal situations. The structural model underlying this instrument has been applied widely within the area of clinical psychology and personality assessment over the last 35 years.

The IAS was normed on 4,000 college students and adults, and separate norms are available for each group. Administration and scoring can be performed by individuals who have no formal training in psychology or related fields. IAS interpretation requires professional training in clinical or counseling psychology.