Friendship Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ-F)
Measures the degree to which an individual's motivation to participate in a specific friendship is autonomous versus controlled.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Friendship Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ-F) was developed by Richard M. Ryan, James P. Connell, Edward L. Deci (1989). It is designed to measure Self-regulation and autonomy in friendships. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 20 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Intrinsic Motivation, Identified Regulation, Introjected Regulation, External Regulation.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic Motivation | 2,4,6,10,13,19 | 6 |
| Identified Regulation | 8,12,16,17 | 4 |
| Introjected Regulation | 1,5,11,14,18 | 5 |
| External Regulation | 3,7,9,15,20 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all true, 2 = , 3 = , 4 = Somewhat true, 5 = , 6 = , 7 = Very true.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from -18 to 18. Interpretation guidelines:
- Controlled Regulation (Low Autonomy): -18 – 0
- Autonomous Regulation (High Autonomy): 0 – 18
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.