Multidimensional Ten Commandments Questionnaire (M10CQ)
Measures individuals' attitudes toward and adherence to the moral and religious principles outlined in the Ten Commandments.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Multidimensional Ten Commandments Questionnaire (M10CQ) was developed by William E. Snell, Jr. (1995). It is designed to measure Attitudes toward the Ten Commandments. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 50 items organized into 10 factors/subscales: Commandment 1, Commandment 2, Commandment 3, Commandment 4, Commandment 5, Commandment 6, Commandment 7, Commandment 8, Commandment 9, Commandment 10.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Commandment 1 | 1,11,21,31,41 | 5 |
| Commandment 2 | 2,12,22,32,42 | 5 |
| Commandment 3 | 3,13,23,33,43 | 5 |
| Commandment 4 | 4,14,24,34,44 | 5 |
| Commandment 5 | 5,15,25,35,45 | 5 |
| Commandment 6 | 6,16,26,36,46 | 5 |
| Commandment 7 | 7,17,27,37,47 | 5 |
| Commandment 8 | 8,18,28,38,48 | 5 |
| Commandment 9 | 9,19,29,39,49 | 5 |
| Commandment 10 | 10,20,30,40,50 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 2 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 5 to 25. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Adherence: 5 – 11
- Moderate Adherence: 12 – 18
- High Adherence: 19 – 25
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.