Saving Inventory-Revised (SI-R)
23 items on hoarding behaviors and the distress they cause
Assesses hoarding: clutter, difficulty discarding, excessive acquisition. 23 items, 0-4 Likert.
When saving becomes a problem
Hoarding disorder involves persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their actual value, due to a perceived need to save them. The Saving Inventory-Revised (SI-R) measures the core symptoms of hoarding.
What hoarding looks like
- Difficulty discarding possessions
- Excessive acquisition of items
- Cluttered living spaces
- Distress or impairment caused by the clutter
About this scale
Frost and Gross developed the original Saving Inventory in 1993, with the revised version (SI-R) published by Frost, Steketee, and Tolin in 2004. It's the measure researchers use most often for hoarding symptoms.
Research shows that hoarding is associated with:
- Significant distress and impairment
- Social isolation
- Health and safety risks
- Higher rates of OCD and depression
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If hoarding is affecting your life, consider speaking with a mental health professional.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 23 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.