Author(s):
Beck, Aaron T., M.D., & Steer, R.A.
Author Contact:
Aaron T. Beck
Psychopathology Research Unit
3535 Market Street, Room 2032
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Fax: (215) 573-3717
Contact first author via e-mail.
Citation:
Beck, A.T., & Steer, R.A. (1993). Beck Anxiety Inventory Manual. San Antonio, TX: Psychological Corporation.
To Obtain:
Harcourt Assessment, Inc.
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San Antonio, Texas 78259
Phone: 1-800-211-8378
Fax: 1-800-232-1223
Email: abeck@mail.med.upenn.edu
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Cost: 1.64
Copyright: Yes
Description:
The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) is a widely used 21-item self-report inventory used to assess anxiety levels in adults and adolescents. It has been used in multiple studies, including in treatment-outcome studies for individuals who have experienced traumas. Although the age range for the measure is from 17 to 80, the measure has been used in peer-reviewed studies with younger adolescents aged 12 and older (see Notes under "Construct Validity" for studies and ages of adolescents).
In a comparative analysis of the research output on clinical measures of anxiety (PsychInfo citation analysis for 1991-1998), the "BAI ranks third, behind the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Fear Survey Schedule, in terms of use in research" (Piotrowski, 1999).
Theoretical Orientation Summary:
Items were selected based upon their consistency with DSM-III-R criteria for anxiety disorders, with an emphasis on panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Domains Assessed:
Anxiety (cgiver)
Anxiety (child)
Languages:
Arabic
Chinese
English (USA)
Farsi
Finnish
French
German
Korean
Norwegian
Portuguese
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish
Age Range: 12-80 Years
Measure Type: Screening
Number of Items: 21
Measure Format: Questionnaire
Time to Complete: 10
Reporter: Self
Score Time: 5
Education Level: 0
Periodicity: Unknown
Response Format:
4-point Likert-type scale: Not All (0), Mildly (1), Moderately (2), Severely (3)
Materials Needed:
Paper and pencil
Testing stimuli (e.g. pictures, testing kit)
Materials Notes:
Measure can be administered as an interview if necessary.The manual gives the age range as 17-80, but because the measure has been frequently used and validated with adolescents age 12 and older, we list the age range as 12-80.Standardized scoring forms must be ordered through the Psychological Corporation. Spanish record forms are also available. Computerized scoring is also available. Materials available (as of 6/05) include:1. Complete kit with Manual and 25 Record Forms: $752. BAI Manual: $403. Record Forms (pkg/100): $150 (Pricing is based on purchase of this item.)4. Spanish Record Forms (pkg/100): $1505. Scannable Record Forms (pkg/100): $150
Sample Items:
| Domain | Scales | Sample |
| Competence | Academic Competence | How hard is he/she working? |
| Competence | Adaptive Functioning | Not Available |
| Competence | Inattention | Fidgets |
| Competence | Hyperactivity-Impulsivity | Disturbs others |
| Competence | Social Problems | Too dependent |
| Competence | Thought Problems | Hears things |
| Internalizing | Anxious/depressed | Hurt when criticized |
Information Provided:
Areas of concern/risks
Continuous assessment
Percentiles
Raw Scores
Standard scores
