Measure of Self-Consistency
Measures the degree of perceived consistency or compatibility among self-ascribed personality traits.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Measure of Self-Consistency was developed by Kenneth J. Gergen & Stanley J. Morse (1967). It is designed to measure Self-Consistency. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 34 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Positive Traits, Negative Traits.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Traits | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 | 17 |
| Negative Traits | 18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34 | 17 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Generally compatible / don't contradict each other, but go hand in hand, 1 = Slightly incompatible, 2 = Moderately incompatible, 3 = Opposite / contradictory.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.