Self-Consciousness Scale – Revised (SCS-R)
Measures individual differences in private self-consciousness, public self-consciousness, and social anxiety.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Self-Consciousness Scale – Revised (SCS-R) was developed by Michael F. Scheier & Charles S. Carver (1985). It is designed to measure Self-Consciousness. The scale is intended for use with General population.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 22 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Private Self-Consciousness, Public Self-Consciousness, Social Anxiety.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Private Self-Consciousness | 1,4,6,8,12,14,17,19,21 | 9 |
| Public Self-Consciousness | 2,5,10,13,16,18,20 | 7 |
| Social Anxiety | 3,7,9,11,15,22 | 6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Not like me at all, 1 = Somewhat like me, 2 = A little like me, 3 = A lot like me.
The scale includes 2 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 0 to 66. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Self-Consciousness: 0 – 22
- Moderate Self-Consciousness: 23 – 44
- High Self-Consciousness: 45 – 66
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.