Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding Version 6 – BIDR-6

Q: How is the Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding Version 6 – BIDR-6 scored?

Scores range from 20 to 140. Interpretation levels: Low (20-59), Moderate (60-100), High (101-140).

Q: Is the Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding Version 6 – BIDR-6 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 Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding Version 6 – BIDR-6 was developed by Delroy L. Paulhus (1994). It is designed to measure Socially Desirable Responding. The scale is intended for use with Adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 40 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Self-Deceptive Enhancement, Impression Management.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Self-Deceptive Enhancement	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20	20
Impression Management	21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40	20

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).

The scale includes 20 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 20 to 140. Interpretation guidelines:

Low: 20 – 59
Moderate: 60 – 100
High: 101 – 140

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of SDE alpha: 0.68-0.80, IM alpha: 0.75-0.86.

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.