Children’s Perceived Self-Control Scale – CPSC
Measures children's self-reported self-control across personal, interpersonal, and self-evaluation domains.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Children’s Perceived Self-Control Scale – CPSC was developed by L. L. Humphrey (1982). It is designed to measure Perceived Self-Control. The scale is intended for use with Children.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 11 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Personal Self-Control, Interpersonal Self-Control, Self-Evaluation.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Self-Control | 5,6,7,11 | 4 |
| Interpersonal Self-Control | 1,2,3,4 | 4 |
| Self-Evaluation | 8,9,10 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Usually yes, 0 = Usually no.
The scale includes 9 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 11. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Perceived Self-Control: 0 – 4
- Moderate Perceived Self-Control: 5 – 8
- High Perceived Self-Control: 9 – 11
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Personal Self-Control: 0.63, Interpersonal Self-Control: 0.63, Self-Evaluation: 0.56.
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.