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Somatic Anxiety Symptoms

SASFrequency of experiencing physical and physiological symptoms associated with anxiety
7 items 2002 α .86 Free Burroughs, J. E., & Rindfleisch, A.

What it measures

Seven items measure how often a person experiences somatic symptoms of anxiety — including rapid heartbeat, dry mouth, breathing difficulties, and trembling — most likely in response to stress. Adapted for consumer research from a clinical anxiety scale.

Citation

Burroughs, J. E., & Rindfleisch, A. (2002). Materialism and well-being: A conflicting values perspective. Journal of Consumer Research, 29(December), 348–370.

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