The Reading Anxiety Scale for children: Development and psychometric properties.
Abstract
= 219), along with other self-report behavioral measures. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor models demonstrated good fit for the six-item RAS. Further analysis revealed that the screener was most accurate at detecting higher than average reading anxiety levels, consistent with development goals. Internal consistency was adequate, as were convergent and discriminant validity. Overall, preliminary support for the RAS as a screener for identifying reading-related anxiety symptoms was demonstrated. Findings are discussed in terms of the utility of the scale, particularly within the context of school-based intervention research. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Reading and Literacy Development
Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
Education
Achievement
and Giftedness
Publication details
- Journal / source
- School Psychology
- Publisher
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Volume
- 41
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 352–363
- Publication date
- 22 January 2026
- Language
- EN