Lipsitt Self-Concept Scale for Children – SC
Measures a child's self-concept (real self) and ideal self-concept using descriptive adjectives.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Lipsitt Self-Concept Scale for Children – SC was developed by Lewis P. Lipsitt (adapted by Michael Lynn Maughan) (1958). It is designed to measure Self-Concept. The scale is intended for use with Children.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 44 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Real Self-Concept, Ideal Self-Concept.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Real Self-Concept | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22 | 22 |
| Ideal Self-Concept | 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44 | 22 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = not at all, 2 = not very often, 3 = some of the time, 4 = most of the time, 5 = all of the time.
The scale includes 6 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 22 to 110. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Self-Concept: 22 – 50
- Moderate Self-Concept: 51 – 80
- High Self-Concept: 81 – 110
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.