Social Interaction Anxiety Scale

To obtain permission to use the Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS), you typically need to contact the authors or the copyright holder directly, as psychological scales are often protected by copyright. The SIAS was developed by Richard P. Mattick and Janeen C. Clarke and was first published in 1998. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you get permission, along with information on how you might locate the authors' contact details:

Steps to Obtain Permission

1. Identify the Copyright Holder:
   • The SIAS is published in academic literature, specifically in the journal Behaviour Research and Therapy (Mattick, R. P., & Clarke, J. C., 1998, "Development and validation of measures of social phobia scrutiny fear and social interaction anxiety"). The copyright might be held by the authors or the publisher (Elsevier, in this case).
   • Check whether the scale is freely available for research or clinical use, as some authors allow non-commercial use without explicit permission, though this is not always the case.
2. Search for Author Contact Information:
   • Richard P. Mattick: He is a well-known psychologist and researcher in Australia, formerly affiliated with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC). His most recent professional contact might be tied to these institutions.
   • Janeen C. Clarke: Less information is publicly available about her current whereabouts, but she collaborated with Mattick on the SIAS, likely also in Australia at the time of publication.
3. Contact the Authors:
   • Since direct email addresses or current phone numbers are not readily available in public domains (and I cannot access real-time databases), you can try reaching out through their affiliated institutions:
     • UNSW Sydney: Look up the Psychology Department or NDARC contact page (e.g., https://www.unsw.edu.au or https://ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au ). Use the general contact form or email (e.g., [email protected]) to inquire about Richard P. Mattick’s current contact details.
     • Search for any updated profiles on academic platforms like ResearchGate or LinkedIn, where researchers sometimes list contact information.
   • If Janeen C. Clarke is no longer active in academia, Mattick might still be able to grant permission or direct you to the appropriate source.
4. Contact the Publisher:
   • If you cannot reach the authors, contact Elsevier, the publisher of Behaviour Research and Therapy. Visit their permissions page ( https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies/copyright/permissions ) and submit a request to use the SIAS. You’ll need to specify your intended use (e.g., research, clinical practice, commercial purposes).
5. Explain Your Purpose:
   • When requesting permission, clearly state how you plan to use the SIAS (e.g., academic research, clinical assessment, etc.), whether it’s for profit, and the scope of your project. This helps the authors or publisher determine if fees or specific conditions apply.
6. Check Licensing Alternatives:
   • Some psychological scales are available through licensing organizations or testing companies (e.g., PAR, Pearson). Search their catalogs to see if the SIAS is distributed this way, though it’s less common for the SIAS compared to other scales like the Beck Anxiety Inventory.