Self-Concept Semantic Differential Scale
Measures an individual's self-concept using bipolar adjective pairs.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Self-Concept Semantic Differential Scale was developed by Michael Schwartz, Sandra S. Tangri (1965). It is designed to measure Self-Concept. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = 1 (Left adjective), 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = 7 (Right adjective).
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 10 to 70. Interpretation guidelines:
- Positive Self-Concept: 10 – 29
- Neutral Self-Concept: 30 – 50
- Negative Self-Concept: 51 – 70
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.