Loyola Generativity Scale (LGS)
Measures individual differences in generativity, defined as the concern for and commitment to promoting the next generation.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Loyola Generativity Scale (LGS) was developed by Dan P. McAdams, Ed de St. Aubin (1992). It is designed to measure Generativity. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 20 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Never applies to you, 1 = Only occasionally or seldom applies to you, 2 = Applies to you fairly often, 3 = Applies to you very often or nearly always.
The scale includes 6 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 60. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Generativity: 0 – 20
- Moderate Generativity: 21 – 40
- High Generativity: 41 – 60
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.84.
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.