VINELAND SOCIAL MATURITY SCALE

INDIAN ADAPTATION
DR. J. BHARATH RAJ

NAME AGE CASE NO.:

ADDRESS DATE OFTESTING

SCORE
SOCIAL AGE
SOCIAL QUOTIENT

AGE LEVEL 0-I YEAR

1. Cries Laughs
2 Balances Head
3. Grasps object within reach
4.
5.
Reaches for familiar persons
Rolls over (unassisted)
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6. Reaches for nearby objects
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9.
7.
8.
Occupies self unattended
Sits unsupported
Pulls self upright
Al1s
10. Talks/ Imitages Sounds
11. Drinks from cup or glass assisted
12. Moves about on floor (creeping/ crawlinrg)
13. Grasps with thumb and finger
14. Demands persc na ittentioon
15 Stands alone
16 Does not drol
17. Follows simple instructions

AGE LEVEL I - II YEAR

18. Walks about room unattended

19 Marks with pencil or crayon

20 Masticates (chews) solid or semi-solid food

21. Removes shoes or sandles, pulls off socks

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22. Transfers objects

23. Overcomes simple obstacles
24. Fetches or carries familiar objects
25.
25. Drinks from cup or glass unassisted
26. Walks or uses go-cat for walking

27 Plays with own hands

28. Eats with own hands
29 Goes about house or yard
30 Discriminates edible substances from non-edibles
31. Uses names of familiar objects
32. Walks up-stairs unassisted
33 Unwraps sweets, chocolates
34. Talks in short sentences

AGE LEVEL I-III YEAR

35 Asks go to toilet
36. Initiates own play activities
37. Removes shirt or frock
38. Eats with spoon
39. Drinks (water) unassisted
40. Dries own hands
41. Avoids simple hazards
42. Puts on shirt or frock unassisted (need not button)
43. Can do paper folding
44. Relates experiences.

AGE LEVEL III-IV YEAR

45. Walks downstairs, one step at a time
46. Plays co-operatively at kindergarten level
47. Buttons shirt or frock
48. Helps at little household tasks
49 Performs' for others
50. Washes hands unaided
AGE LEVEL IV-V YEAR

51. Cargs for self at toilet

52. Washes faco unassisted

53. Goes about neightbourtod unetended

54. Dress05 self expect for tyirng or buttonirg

55.
55. Uses pencil or crayon for drawing

56. Plays cornpetitive exercises, games

AGE LEVEL V-VI YEAR

57. Uses hoops, flies kites, rides tricycles

58. Prints (Writes) simple words

59. Plays simple table games

60. Is trusted with money

61. Goes to school unattended

AGE LEVEL VI-VII YEAR

62. Mixes rice 'properly' unassisted

63. Uses pencil for writing

64. Bathes self assisted

65. Goes to bed unassisted

AGE LEVEL VII-VIII YEAR

66. Tells time to quarter hour

67 Helps himself during meals

68. Refuses to believe in magic and fairy tales

69. Participates in pre-adolescent play

70. Combs or brushes hair

AGE LEVEL VIII-IX YEAR

71. Uses tools or utensils

72. Does routine household tasks

73 Reads on own initiative

74.
74 Bathes self unaided

AGE LEVEL IX-X YEAR

75. Cares for self at table (meais)

76. Makes minor purchases

77. Goes about homne freely

AGE LEVEL X-XI YEAR

78. Writes occasional short letters to friends

79 Makes independent choice of shops
80 Does small remunerative work; makes articles
81. Answers ads; writes letters forinformation

AGE LEVEL XI-XII YEAR

82. Does simple creative work

83. Is left to care tor self or others

84. Enjoys reading books, newspapers, magazine

AGE LEVEL XII-XV YEAR

85 Plays difficult games

86. Exercise complete care of dress

87 Buys own clothing accessories

88 Engages in adolescent group activities
89. Performs resposible routine chores.
VINELAND SOCIAL MATURITY
SCALE AND MANUAL
INDIAN ADAPTATION
(NAGPUR)

BY
REV FR. DR. A. J. MALINN

ENLARGED EDITION (1992)

BY
DR. J. BHARATH RAJ

PUBLISHED BY
SWAYAMSIDDHA PARAKASHANAA
720, 16th MAIN 2nd CROSS,
SARASWATHI PURAM
MYSORE - 570 O09
 MANUAL
INDIANADAPTATION OFVINELAND SoCIAL MATURITY SCALE

1. INTRODUCTION

he Vineland Social Maturity Scalewas originally deviced by E. A. DOLL in 1935 and

Snce then this test is being
used in many parts of the world. It proved itself to be uniquely
usefiul instrument in measuring Social Maturity of Children and young adults. Since its first
publication it has served the useful purpose of estimating the differential social capacities
individual. The very first attempt to adapt this scale to Indian cultural conditions was done by
of an
Rev. Fr. Dr. A. J. Malin while
working at the Nagpur Child Guidance Centre. This scale is being
used at many clinics, university departments and institutions for the mentally retarded. The
present manual is only an extended version of the original manual. Recent experiments and
research studies (Goulet and Barclay; American Journal of Mental Dificiency, May 1963) have
shown a consistent and high covariation between VSMS Social Age (S.A.) and the Stanford
Binet M.A., Doll reported a correlation of+ = 0.85 and Patterson (1943) reporting a correlation
of += 0.96 with the Binet Scale on a sample of normal children. This is a clear reflection of

how social development and mental development are highly correlated.

Thorndike was the first psychologist

have thought of three type of intelligence i.c.,
to
Abstract Intelligence, Social Intelligenee and Mechanical Intelligence. It is true that individuals
vary in the amounts of these intelligence they posses. Some may have better social intelligence
than the other two. However it is recognized by and all that social
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intelligence or social1
maturity matters in a big way in life. This quality may be more casily identified as the social
adaptability of the individual. A person who is low in social intelligence may prove himself
unsuccessful in the day to day affairs inspite of possessing high amounts of mechanical and
abstract intelligences.

The use of this scale at the Nagpur Child Guidance Centre has confirmed
its usefulness
with the mentally retarded children. The results to date appear so promising that the use
of this
scale at many other clinics, guidance centre may bring forth further valuable information. With
the eventually produce a scale that can be widely used in our country.

It is important to remember in this context that this instrument just not only provides a
measure of Social Age and Social Quotient. It will also indicate the social deficits and social

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assets in growing child. With the presently popular social skills training procedures these
infomations would go a long way in training the retarded children to be socially self- sufficient.

Although the original VSMS by Doll goes upto the level of XXV years + level, the
Nagpur Adaptation stops at XV year level. As most ofthe clinical procedures of assessment and
training are more often limited to the upper age limits of 15 years, it serves the purpose well.
The only thing is that after the discovery of deficits and assets, the therapeutic programmes
should be so sorted out and tried that the child is made more sociable, more adaptable. The
modern Behaviour Therapy procedures encompass a wide spectrum of such procedures and
they should be suitably tried with these children.

II. PROCEDURE OF ADMINISTRATION

The administration should be carried out in a semi-structured informal atmosphere by

having the mother along with the child or having the child alone depending upon the demands
made by the items it is preferable to request mothers to keep silent and non-participant in the
testing situation but just to provide security to the child by being present.

In the informal clinical situation an appraisal can be made by the ciinician whether a
particular behavioural (social) characteristic has emerged or has not emerged in the repertory of
the child. If the particular characteristic described by the item has clearly emerged, a *+ mark
may be made on the left side of the item. But if the evidence proves that it has not emerged still
a mark may be put on the left side of the item. But if the clinician feels confident that the
characteristic might possibly have emerged but in the clinical situation it cannot be assessed,
based on supplementary information provided by the mother half credits may be given. These
half credits receive full credits within the range of otherwise continuous plus credits.

A brief interview with the child informally would suggest to the clinician the approximate
minimal social development that might have been attained. Just as with the Binet scale an
attempt might be made to obtain a Basal Social Age for the child and a further developmental
appraisal may be started from that age level. At the end ofassessment full and half credits may
be counted. Ifthe total score falls exactly on the last item of age level, the child is given the full
Social Age at the age level. The procedure for obtaining the Social Age from the Raw Score is
given at the end. Social Ages can be directly read of from the table and thenconverted to social
Quotient by the formula

Social Age
S.Q.- Actual Age
X 100
.
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interpretation of S. Q. are on sinilar lines as that of I.Q. except that S. (Js. ave a
social lite referenee.
I1.
EXPLANATION OF SOME ITEMS ON THE SCALE
1. Vocalizes inarticulately (Otlher than crying or firetting). Spontaneously gurgles or coos
Laughs spontaneously or when stimulated.
Attempts to obtain objects ncarby but beyond reach.
3.
Plays with rattle or
simple objects, for quarter hour or longer without
of attention. need
14. Indicates desire to be "talked' to or
beyond mere handling, or care for physical needs.
16. Has established control of saliva so
that mouth or chin does not
when eating.
require wiping excep
17. Comes when called;
points particular object in pietures
to
when asked: in general
cooperates on verbal request in very simple activities.
22 Pours from one vessel to another without
messing: removes, transfers, replaces objeet in
some what purposeful manner.

23. Opens elosed doors; up on chair; uses stool for reaching removes simple impediments.
26. "Go-cart" walks by pushing a cart on wheels.
27 Activity is individual rather than
cooperative, but he "gets along' with other children.
28. Eats things like biscuit or bread
holding in his own hand or uses spoon to cat from bowl,
cup, plates.
35 By action speech to go to urinate or ease himself. May be assisted at same.
or

36. Occupies selfat play such as drawing or coloring with peneil,

looking at books or pictures.
41. Comes in out of rain, Shows some caution
regarding strangers, is careful as regards
falling on stairs.
44
44. Gives simple accounts of experience or tells stories.
46. Participates in coordinated group activily as Kindergarten circle
play.
games, cooking. group
49. Entertains others such as in reciting, singing, dancing,
something nore than being 'cute'.
55. Draws form like man, house, tree, animal ete.
56. Engages in tag, hide and scek. jumping rope tops, skipping, marbles.
 $7. Hoops i. e., ring pushed by hand or stick, cycle tyres.

59. Games with others requiring taking turns, observing rules without undue dissension;

carroums. draft snake and ladder, Ludo.

60. Is responsible with small sums ofmoney when sent to make payments or explicit purchases.

63. Write (not prints) legibly with pencil a dozen or more simple words with correct spelling.

65. Performs bedtime operations without help; goes to room alone, undresses, turns out light.

67. After first serving of meals, help himself to more according to need.

68. Rejects action done by magic, intellectually. Also Fairies and personification of objects and
events.

69 Bovs:-Games not requiring definite skill and with only loose rules such as unorganized
hockey, football, kokho, follow the leader, takes hikes or bicyclerides.
Girls-Engages in dramatic play symbolizing domestie or social situations such as playing
house, school, doctor nurse.

(Note sex differentiation in play at this stage and shift in girls play to more sendentary type.
However, credit item regardless of sex if this differentiation has not yet been established.).

71. Makes some practical use of hammer, screwdriver, household sewing, garden tools.

Helps effectively at simple tasks for which some continuous respnsibility is assumed, dusting.
72
arranging, cleaning, washing dishes, making bed.
73 Reads comic strips, movie titles, simple storeis, notes simple instructions, elementary news
item, for own entertainment or information.

76. Buys useful articles, excercises some choice or discretion in so doing. and is responsible for
safety to articles, money and correct change.
79.
79 Able to decide for self which shop to go for purchasing different articles.

80.
80 Makes articles for self use, e.g., making simple garments, stiching buttons, preparing tea
for self, doing small repairs, taking care ofown cabinet, table and room or performs occasional
work on own initiative such as odd jobs, houswork, helping in care of children, sewing
selling magazines, carrying newspapers for which some money is paid.

81. Writes letters to get information regarding some books, magazines or toys.

82 Make useful articles: cooks; bakes; raises pets, writes sinmple stories or poems, produces
simple drawing or paintings.
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83. Is sometimes lefi alone and is successful in
looking after own immediate needs or
or those
thoe. of
others who may be left in his care.
84. Enjoys reading books, newspapers.
85 Participates in skilled games & sports as Card Games, Basketball, Tennis, Hockey, Badminton
ton.
Understands rule and methods of scoring.
86 Includes washing and drying hair, care of nails, proper selection of clothing
according to
occasion and weather.
87. Selects and purchases minor articles or personal clothing with regard for appropriateness.
cost and fit, such as ribbons, underwear, linen, shoes etc.
88. Is an active member of a
cooperative group, athletic team club, social or literary organization.
89 Such as assisting in house-work, caring for garden, cleaning car, washing window, waiting
at table, bringing water.

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 VINELAND SOCIAL MATURITY SCALE
INDIANADAPTATION

NAME AGE CASE NO :

ADDRESS DATE OF TESTING
SCORE
SOCIAL AGE

SOCIAL QUOTIENT

AGE LEVEL O - I YEAR

1. Cries/ Laughs
2 Balances Head
3. Grasps object within reach
Reaches for familiar persons
5. Rolls over (unassisted)
6. Reaches for nearly objects
1 Occupies self unattended
8. Sits unsupported
9 Pulls self upright
10. Talks/ Imitates sounds
11. Drinks from cup or glass assisted
12. Moves about on floor (creeping / crawling)
13. Grasps with thumb and finger
14. Demands personal attention
15. Stands alone
16. Dones not droo
17. Follows simple instuuctions

AGE LEVELI - II YEAR

18. Walks about room unattended

19 Marks with pencil or crayon
 20. Masticates (chews) solid or semi - solid food

21. Removes shoes or sandals, pulls off socks.

22. Transfers objects
23. Overcomes simple obstacles
24. Fetches or carries familiar objects
25. Drinks from cup or glass unassisted
26. Walks or uses go cart for walking
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27. Plays with own hands

28. Eats with own hands
29 Goes about house or yard
30. Discriminates edible substances from non-edibles
31. Uses names of familiar objects
32 Walks upstairs unassisted
33 Unwraps sweets, chocolates
34. Talks in short sentences

AGE LEVEL II -

III YEAR

35. Asks go to toilet

36. Initiates own play activities
37. Removes shirt or frock.
38. Eats with spoon
39 Drinks (Water) unassisted
40. Dries own hands
41. Avoids simple hazards
42. Puts on shirt or frock unassisted (need not button)
43. Can do paper folding
44. Relates experiences

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AGE LEVEL III - IV YEAR

45. Walks downstairs, one step at a time

46. Plays co-operatively at Kindergarten level
47. Buttons shirt or frock
48. Helps at little household tasks

49 Performs' for others

50. Washes hands unaided

AGE LEVEL IV-V YEAR

51. Cares for self at toilet

52
52. Washes face unassisted
53. Goes about neighborhood unattended
54. Dresses self except for tying or buttoning
55. Uses pencil or crayon for drawing
56.
S6. Plays competitive exercises, games

AGE LEVEL V - VI YEAR

57. Uses hoops, flies kites, rides tricycles

58. Prints (writes) simple words
59. Plays simple table games
60. Is trusted with money
61. Goes to school unattended
AGE LEVEL VI-VII YEAR

62. Mixes rice 'Properly' unassisted

63. Uses pencil for writing
64. Bathes self assisted
65. Goes to bed 17 unassisted

AGE LEVEL VII-VIII YEARR

66. Tells time to quarter hour

67. Helps himself during meals
68. Refuses to believe in magic and fairy tales
69 Participates in pre - adolescent play

70 Combs or brushes hair

AGE LEVEL VIII- IX YEAR

71. Uses tools or utensils
72. Does routine household tasks.
73. Reads on own initiative
74. Bathes self unaided.

AGE LEVEL IX-X YEAR

75. Cares for self at Table (Meals).
16.
76. Makes minor purchases.
77. Goes about home freely

AGE LEVELX - XI YEAR

78. Writes occasional short letters to friends

79 Makes independent choice of shops
80. Does small remunerative work; makes articles
81. Answers ads; writes letters for information

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AGE LEVEL XI - XII YEAR

82. Does simple creative work

83. Is left to care for self or others
84. Enjoys reading books, newspapers, magazines

AGE LEVEL XII-XV YEAR

85. Plays difficult games
86. Exercises complete care of dress
87. Buys own clothing accessories
88. Engages in adolescent
89. Performs responsible routine choress

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V. TABLE FOR CONVERSION OR RAW SCALES TO SOCIALAGE

SCORE SA SCORE SA SCORE SA

1.0 0.06 31 1.83 64 6.8

1.5 0.09 2 1.89 65 7.0
2.0 0.12 33 1.94 66 7.2
2.5 0.15 4 2.00 67 7.4
3.0 0.18 35 2.1 68 7.6
3.5 0.21 36 2.2 69 7.8
4.0 0.24 37 2.3 70 8.0
0.30 38 2.4 71 8.3
0.35 39 2.5 72 8.5
1 0.41 40 2.6 73 8.8
8 0.47 41 2.7 74 9.0
9 0.53 42 2.8 15 9.3
10 0.59 43 2.9 76 9.7
11 0.65 44 3.0 77 10.0
12 0.71 45 3.2 78 10.3
13 0.77 46 3.3 79 10.5
14 0.83 47 3.5 80 10.8
15 0.89 48 3.7 81 11.0
16 0.94 49 3.8 82 11.3
17 1.00 50 4.0 83 11.7
18 1.06 51 4.2 84 12.0
19 1.12 52 4.3 85 12.6
20 1.18 53 4.5 86 13.2
21 1.24 54 4.7 87 13.8
22 1.30 55 4.8 88 14.4
23 1.35 56 5.0 89 15.0
24 1.4 57 5.2
25 1.47 58 5.4
26 1.53 59 5.6
21 1.59 60 5.8
28 1.65 61 6.0
29 1.71 62 6.3
30 1.77 63 6.5