Prosocial Self-Regulation Questionnaire – SRQ-P
Measures the regulatory styles (external, introjected, and identified) underlying children's prosocial behaviors.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Prosocial Self-Regulation Questionnaire – SRQ-P was developed by Richard M. Ryan & James P. Connell (1989). It is designed to measure Prosocial Self-Regulation. The scale is intended for use with Children in late elementary and middle school.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 25 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: External Regulation, Introjected Regulation, Identified Regulation.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| External Regulation | 1,3,6,9,11,12,16,17,22,24 | 10 |
| Introjected Regulation | 2,8,15,19,23 | 5 |
| Identified Regulation | 4,5,7,10,13,14,18,20,21,25 | 10 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 4 = Very True, 3 = Sort of True, 2 = Not Very True, 1 = Not at All True.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 4. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Endorsement of Regulatory Style: 1 – 2
- Moderate Endorsement of Regulatory Style: 2 – 3
- High Endorsement of Regulatory Style: 3 – 4
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.