Nonattachment describes a flexible, non-clinging way of relating to experiences, rather than indifference or withdrawal. Different versions of the Nonattachment Scale exist; the local download below is specifically the seven-item NAS-7, not the full original scale.

Download the measure (NAS-7 PDF)

Instructions and scoring

The supplied NAS-7 form asks respondents to rate how much each statement reflects their current experience, from 1 (Disagree Strongly) to 6 (Agree Strongly). It asks people to report their actual experience rather than how they think it should be.

The local form does not provide an explicit aggregation or missing-data rule. Use the version-specific guidance at the main site rather than assuming different NAS versions are interchangeable.

Main home: Nonattachment research, measures and practices. The older NAS-7 download includes an under-review citation; use the published references above and confirm the intended version before depositing a copy elsewhere.

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