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Spence Children's Anxiety Scale

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Spence Children's Anxiety Scale
Clinical Assessments
Anxiety
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
comments_misc String 4,000 Recommended Miscellaneous comments on study, interview, methodology relevant to this form data
Query scas_p1 Integer Recommended My child worries about things 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p2 Integer Recommended My child is scared of the dark 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p3 Integer Recommended When my child has a problem s(he) complains of having funny feelings in his/her stomach 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p4 Integer Recommended My child complains of feeling afraid 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p5 Integer Recommended My child would feel afraid of being on his/her own at home 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p6 Integer Recommended My child is scared when s(he) has to take a test 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p7 Integer Recommended My child is afraid when s(he) has to use public toilets or bathrooms 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p8 Integer Recommended My child worries about being away from us/me 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p9 Integer Recommended My child feels afraid that s(he) will make a fool of him/herself in front of people 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p10 Integer Recommended My child worries that s(he) will do badly at school 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p11 Integer Recommended My child worries that comethign awful will happen to someone in our family 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p12 Integer Recommended My child complains of suddenly feeling as if s(he) can't breathe when there is no reason for this 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p13 Integer Recommended My child has to keep checking that s(he) has done things right (like the switch is off, door locked) 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p14 Integer Recommended My child is scared if s(he) has to sleep on his/her own 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p15 Integer Recommended My child has trouble going to school in the mornings because s(he) feels nervous or afraid 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p16 Integer Recommended My child is scared of dogs 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p17 Integer Recommended My child can't seem to get bad or silly thoughts out of his/her head 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p18 Integer Recommended When my child has a problem s(he) complains of his/her heart beating really fast 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p19 Integer Recommended My child starts to tremble or shake when there is no reason for this 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p20 Integer Recommended My child worries that something bad will happen to him/her 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p21 Integer Recommended My child is scared of going to the doctor or dentist 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p22 Integer Recommended When my child has a problem, s(he) feels shaky 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p23 Integer Recommended My child is scared of heights (e.g. being at the top of a cliff) 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p24 Integer Recommended My child has to think special thoughts (like numbers or words) to stop bad things from happening 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p25 Integer Recommended My child feels scared if s(he) has to travel in the car, or on a bus or train 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p26 Integer Recommended My child worries what other people think of him/her 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p27 Integer Recommended My child is afraid of being in crowded places (like shopping centres, the movies, buses, busy playgrounds) 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p28 Integer Recommended All of a sudden my child feels really scared for no reason at all 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p29 Integer Recommended My child is scared of insects or spiders 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p30 Integer Recommended My child complains of suddenlt becoming dizzy or faint when there is no reason for this 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p31 Integer Recommended My child feels afraid when s(he) has to talk in front of class 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p32 Integer Recommended My child complains of his/her heart suddenly starting to beat too quickly for no reason 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p33 Integer Recommended My child worries that s(he) will suddenly get a scared feeling when there is nothing to be afraid of 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p34 Integer Recommended My child is afraid of being in small closed places, like tunnels or small rooms 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p35 Integer Recommended My child has to do some things over and over again (like washing his/her hands, cleaning, putting things in order) 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p36 Integer Recommended My child gets bothered by bad or silly thoughts or pictures in his/her head 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p37 Integer Recommended My child has to do certain things in just the right wat to stop bad things from happening 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p38 Integer Recommended My child would feel scared if s(he) had to stay away from home overnight 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p39a Integer Recommended Is there anything else that your child is really afraid of? 0; 1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
scas_p39b_text String 260 Recommended Please write down what it is, and fill out how often s(he) is afraid of this thing:
Query scas_p39b Integer Recommended Is there anything else that your child is really afraid of? 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p39c_text String 255 Recommended Please write down what it is, and fill out how often s(he) is afraid of this thing:
Query scas_p39c Integer Recommended Is there anything else that your child is really afraid of? 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p39d_text String 255 Recommended Please write down what it is, and fill out how often s(he) is afraid of this thing:
Query scas_p39d Integer Recommended Is there anything else that your child is really afraid of? 1;2;3;4 1 = Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Always
Query scas_p_panic Integer Recommended Subscale I: Panic
Query scas__p_sepanx Integer Recommended Subscale II: Seperation Anxiety scas_p_sepanx
Query scas_p_physinj Integer Recommended Subscale III: Physical Injury
Query scas_p_socphob Integer Recommended Subscale IV: Social Phobia
Query scas_p_obscomp Integer Recommended Subscale V: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Query scas_p_gad Integer Recommended Subscale VI: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Query scas_p_total Integer Required Total Raw Score
scas_c5 Integer Recommended I would feel afraid of being on my own at home 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c6 Integer Recommended I feel scared when I have to take a test 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c7 Integer Recommended I feel afraid if I have to use public toilets or bathrooms 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c8 Integer Recommended I worry about being away from my parents 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c9 Integer Recommended I feel afraid that I will make a fool of myself in front of people 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c10 Integer Recommended I worry that I will do badly at my school work 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c11 Integer Recommended I am popular amongst other kids my own age 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c12 Integer Recommended I worry that something awful will happen to someone in my family 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c13 Integer Recommended I suddenly feel as if I cannot breathe when there is no reason for this 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c14 Integer Recommended I have to keep checking that I have done things right (like the switch is off, or the door is locked) 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c15 Integer Recommended I feel scared if I have to sleep on my own 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c16 Integer Recommended I have trouble going to school in the mornings because I feel nervous or afraid 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c17 Integer Recommended I am good at sports 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c18 Integer Recommended I am scared of dogs 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c19 Integer Recommended I cannot seem to get bad or silly thoughts out of my head 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c20 Integer Recommended When I have a problem, my heart beats really fast 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c21 Integer Recommended I suddenly start to tremble or shake when there is no reason for this 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c22 Integer Recommended I worry that something bad will happen to me 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c23 Integer Recommended I am scared of going to the doctors or dentists 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c24 Integer Recommended When I have a problem, I feel shaky 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
respondents String 20 Recommended Respondent Mother;Father;Parent;Guardian;Teacher;Child;Self;Caregiver;Partner;Other;Physician
scas_c25 Integer Recommended I am scared of being in high places or lifts (elevators) 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c26 Integer Recommended I am a good person 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c27 Integer Recommended I have to think of special thoughts to stop bad things from happening (like numbers or words) 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c28 Integer Recommended I feel scared if I have to travel in the car, or on a Bus or a train 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c29 Integer Recommended I worry what other people think of me 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c30 Integer Recommended I am afraid of being in crowded places (like shopping centres, the movies, buses, busy playgrounds) 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c31 Integer Recommended I feel happy 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c32 Integer Recommended All of a sudden I feel really scared for no reason at all 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c33 Integer Recommended I am scared of insects or spiders 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c34 Integer Recommended I suddenly become dizzy or faint when there is no reason for this 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
version_form String 121 Recommended Form used/assessment name
scas_c35 Integer Recommended I feel afraid if I have to talk in front of my class 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c36 Integer Recommended My heart suddenly starts to beat too quickly for no reason 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c37 Integer Recommended I worry that I will suddenly get a scared feeling when there is nothing to be afraid of. 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c38 Integer Recommended I like myself 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c39 Integer Recommended I am afraid of being in small closed places, like tunnels or small rooms 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c40 Integer Recommended I have to do some things over and over again (like washing my hands, cleaning or putting things in a certain order) 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c41 Integer Recommended I get bothered by bad or silly thoughts or pictures in my mind 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c42 Integer Recommended I have to do some things in just the right way to stop bad things happening 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c43 Integer Recommended I am proud of my school work 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c44 Integer Recommended I would feel scared if I had to stay away from home overnight 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
timepoint_label String 50 Recommended Timepoint/visit label
scas_c45 Integer Recommended Is there something else that you are really afraid of? 0;1 0= No; 1= Yes
scas_c46 String 500 Recommended Please write down what it is (what you are really afraid of)
scas_c47 Integer Recommended How often are you afraid of this thing? 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c1 Integer Recommended I worry about things 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c2 Integer Recommended I am scared of the dark 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c3 Integer Recommended When I have a problem, I get a funny feeling in my stomach 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
scas_c4 Integer Recommended I feel afraid 0 :: 3 0= Never; 1= Sometimes; 2= Often; 3= Always
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