COVID-19 Social Stigma Scale
Measures perceived social stigma associated with COVID-19 across multiple dimensions.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The COVID-19 Social Stigma Scale was developed by Neti Juniarti, Raini Diah Susanti, Desy Indra Yani, Nurani Nurhasanah (2023). It is designed to measure COVID-19 Social Stigma. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 11 items organized into 7 factors/subscales: Social Distancing, Traditional Prejudice, Exclusionary Sentiments, Negative Affect, Treatment Carryover, Disclosure Carryover, Perception of Dangerousness.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Social Distancing | 1 | 1 |
| Traditional Prejudice | 2,3 | 2 |
| Exclusionary Sentiments | 4,5 | 2 |
| Negative Affect | 6,7 | 2 |
| Treatment Carryover | 8 | 1 |
| Disclosure Carryover | 9,10 | 2 |
| Perception of Dangerousness | 11 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Unsure, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly agree.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 11 to 55. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Stigma: 11 – 25
- Moderate Stigma: 26 – 40
- High Stigma: 41 – 55
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.96.
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.