Internalization of Moral Values Scale
Measures the degree to which individuals have internalized moral values across different social situations based on self-determination theory.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Internalization of Moral Values Scale was developed by Sam A. Hardy, Laura M. Padilla-Walker, and Gustavo Carlo (2008). It is designed to measure Moral Internalization. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and young adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 24 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: External Regulation, Introjected Regulation, Identified Regulation, Integrated Regulation.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| External Regulation | 1,5,9,13,17,21 | 6 |
| Introjected Regulation | 2,6,10,14,18,22 | 6 |
| Identified Regulation | 3,7,11,15,19,23 | 6 |
| Integrated Regulation | 4,8,12,16,20,24 | 6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all important, 2 = Slightly important, 3 = Somewhat important, 4 = Moderately important, 5 = Very important.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 6 to 30. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Endorsement: 6 – 12
- Moderate Endorsement: 13 – 22
- High Endorsement: 23 – 30
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 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.