Community Integration Measure – CIM
Measures the degree of community integration from the perspective of the individual.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Community Integration Measure – CIM was developed by McColl, M.A., Davies, D., Carlson, P., Johnston, J., & Minnes, P. (2001). It is designed to measure Community Integration. The scale is intended for use with Adults, including individuals with brain injuries.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = always disagree, 2 = sometimes disagree, 3 = neutral, 4 = sometimes agree, 5 = always agree.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 10 to 50. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Integration: 10 – 29
- Moderate Integration: 30 – 39
- High Integration: 40 – 50
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.