Self-Control Motivation and Capacity Scale – SCMCS
Measures multiple facets of self-control, specifically distinguishing between self-control capacity, internal motivation, and external motivation.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Self-Control Motivation and Capacity Scale – SCMCS was developed by Anna Papova (2016). It is designed to measure Self-control capacity and motivation. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 39 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Capacity, Internal Motivation, External Motivation.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 | 13 |
| Internal Motivation | 14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26 | 13 |
| External Motivation | 27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39 | 13 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = With much difficulty / Not at all, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = Very easily / Very much.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 39 to 195. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Self-Control Capacity and Motivation: 39 – 90
- Moderate Self-Control Capacity and Motivation: 91 – 143
- High Self-Control Capacity and Motivation: 144 – 195
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
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.