undefined
HomeAll templateschildcare formsstate trait anxiety inventory for children

State Trait Anxiety Inventory For Children

The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC) is a psychological self-report inventory designed to measure a child's level of anxiety. It consists of 40 items that measure two separate aspects of anxiety: state anxiety, a person's current level of anxiety, and trait anxiety, which is a person's overall level of anxiety. 

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

The State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC) is generally suitable for children ages 8 to 18. It is not recommended for use with children under the age of 8 due to the complexity of the questions.

undefined

Questions for State Trait Anxiety Inventory For Children

Questions

1.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very calm
  2. Calm
  3. Not calm
2.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very upset
  2. Upset
  3. Not upset
3.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very pleasant
  2. Pleasant
  3. Not pleasant
4.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very nervous
  2. Nervous
  3. Not nervous
5.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very jittery
  2. Jittery
  3. Not jittery
6.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very rested
  2. Rested
  3. Not rested
7.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very scared
  2. Scared
  3. Not scared
8.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very relaxed
  2. Relaxed
  3. Not relaxed
9.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very worried
  2. Worried
  3. Not worried
10.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very satisfied
  2. Satisfied
  3. Not Satisfied
11.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very frightened
  2. Frightened
  3. Not Frightened
12.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very happy
  2. Happy
  3. Not happy
13.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very sure
  2. Sure
  3. Not sure
14.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very good
  2. Good
  3. Not good
15.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very troubled
  2. Troubled
  3. Not troubled
16.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very bothered
  2. Bothered
  3. Not bothered
17.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very nice
  2. Nice
  3. Not nice
18.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very terrified
  2. Terrified
  3. Not terrified
19.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very mixed-up
  2. Mixed-up
  3. Not mixed-up
20.

I feel

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very cheerful
  2. Cheerful
  3. Not cheerful
21.

I worry about making mistakes

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
22.

I feel like crying

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
23.

I feel unhappy

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
24.

I have trouble making up my mind

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
25.

It is difficult for me to face my problems

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
26.

I worry too much

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
27.

I get upset at home

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
28.

I am shy

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
29.

I feel troubled

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
30.

Unimportant thoughts run through my mindand bother me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
31.

I worry about school

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
32.

I have trouble deciding what to do

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
33.

I notice my heart beats fast

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
34.

I am secretly afraid

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
35.

I worry about my parents

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
36.

My hands get sweaty

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
37.

I worry about things that may happen

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
38.

It is hard for me to fall asleep at night

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
39.

I get a funny feeling in my stomach

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
40.

I worry about what others think of me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Hardly-ever
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often

Scales Similar to State Trait Anxiety Inventory For Children

  • Spence Children's Anxiety Scale
  • Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale
  • Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale for Children
  • Self-Report of Anxiety Scale for Children
  • Children's Anxiety Sensitivity Index

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on State Trait Anxiety Inventory For Children

What is the State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children?

The State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC) is a self-report measure designed to assess both state and trait anxiety in children aged 8-18. It consists of 40 items that measure the intensity of anxious feelings and cognitions in the present moment and over the past few weeks.

What types of questions are asked in the STAIC?

The STAIC consists of 40 questions about how the child has been feeling and thinking in the past few weeks. Questions include "I felt scared," "I felt I couldn't do anything right," and "I felt that I could do anything I wanted to do."

How is the STAIC scored?

The STAIC is scored by assigning a numerical value to each answer. The higher the numerical value, the higher the anxiety level.

What is the purpose of the STAIC?

The STAIC is used to assess both state and trait anxiety in children aged 8-18.

Want to use this template?

Loved by people at home
and at work

undefined
“BlockSurvey is a simple, effective, and scalable tool for creating surveys for leadership and learning assessment. It's one of this year's best buying choices. Each month, it keeps improving and strives to serve its customers needs.”
Nelson Emilio
Personal Branding Strategist
undefined
“I use BlockSurvey to get feedback about all my activities and events. It is really easy to get started and create my first surveys! Then I could see how easy it was to share them. Now I am thinking to use BlockSurvey also within my creative process as an author in order to listen and engage with my audience, knowing that anonymity provides the most sincere and reliable answers.”
Georgina García-Mauriño
Author & Designer
BlockSurvey social proof
G2 Crowd
4.8 Star Rating
BlockSurvey social proof
Dapp.com
Editor's choice
BlockSurvey social proof
Capterra
4.9 Star Rating

What's next? Try out templates like
State Trait Anxiety Inventory For Children

1000+ Templates, 50+ Categories

Explore more
undefined
School Situation Questionnaire
The School Situation Questionnaire is a questionnaire that is used to assess the current state of a student's school life. It helps to identify any potential issues that the student may be facing in the classroom, such as lack of motivation, difficulty focusing, or lack of engagement. 
undefined
State Trait Anxiety Inventory For Children
The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC) is a psychological self-report inventory designed to measure a child's level of anxiety. It consists of 40 items that measure two separate aspects of anxiety: state anxiety, a person's current level of anxiety, and trait anxiety, which is a person's overall level of anxiety. 
undefined
CRIES Scale
The CRIES scale is a tool used to assess the degree of pain in infants aged two months or younger.
undefined
Children Manifest Anxiety Scale
Anxiety could lead to manifestations such as tension and nervousness, feelings of helplessness, insecurity and loneliness. This scale measures anxiety in children.
undefined
School Anxiety Scale
The SSAS is intended for children and adolescents aged 8-18. It can be used to assess the level of social anxiety in individuals in an educational setting.
undefined
Childcare Observation Form
This form is used to collect data about a child's behavior in a childcare setting. It can be used to track progress over time, or to identify areas of concern that may need to be addressed.
undefined
Childcare Accident Report Form
A childcare accident report form is used by childcare providers to document and track accidents that occur in their facility. This form is important for documenting the details of an accident, as well as for ensuring that proper safety procedures are followed in the future.
undefined
Childcare Emergency Contact Form
The Childcare Emergency Contact Form is used by childcare providers to collect emergency contact information for the children in their care. This form is used to ensure that the provider has the necessary information to contact the child's parents or guardians in the event of an emergency.
undefined
Childcare Registration Form
The Childcare Registration Form is used by parents or guardians to register their child or children for childcare services.
undefined
Childcare Authorization Form
This form is used to authorize someone else to provide child care for your child. This form is typically used when the child is going to be in the care of another person or organization, such as a babysitter, daycare, or camp. This form is used to give the caregiver permission to provide care for the child, as well as permission to take the child to the doctor or hospital if necessary.
undefined
Childcare Enrollment Form
This Childcare Enrollment form is designed for use by childcare providers to collect information about the child and family. This form will usually ask for your child's personal information, contact information, and medical information.
undefined
Childhood trauma survey
A childhood trauma survey is a tool used to assess an individual's exposure to potentially traumatic events during childhood. The survey can be used to help individuals identify their own exposure to trauma and to seek treatment for any resulting problems.
undefined
Childcare Staff Evaluation Form
The Childcare Staff Evaluation Form is a great way to get feedback from staff members about their experience working with children. This form can be used to evaluate different aspects of the job, such as the staff's interaction with children, and the overall quality of care.

Want to create secure online forms and surveys?

Join BlockSurvey.

SHARE