Brief Sense of Community Scale – BSCS

Q: How many questions does the Brief Sense of Community Scale – BSCS have?

The Brief Sense of Community Scale – BSCS contains 8 items and takes approximately 2 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Brief Sense of Community Scale – BSCS scored?

Scores range from 8 to 40. Interpretation levels: Low sense of community (8-18), Moderate sense of community (19-30), High sense of community (31-40).

Q: Is the Brief Sense of Community Scale – BSCS free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Brief Sense of Community Scale – BSCS was developed by N. Andrew Peterson, Paul W. Speer, & David W. McMillan (2008). It is designed to measure Sense of Community. The scale is intended for use with Adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 8 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Needs fulfillment, Group membership, Influence, Emotional connection.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Needs fulfillment	1,2	2
Group membership	3,4	2
Influence	5,6	2
Emotional connection	7,8	2

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).

Scoring

Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.

Total scores range from 8 to 40. Interpretation guidelines:

Low sense of community: 8 – 18
Moderate sense of community: 19 – 30
High sense of community: 31 – 40

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha typically ranges from .70 to .90 for subscales and total scale..

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.