Contexts of Concealment Scales – CCS
Measures the multi-dimensional decision-making processes involved in concealing or disclosing emotional distress in relation to a specific personal problem.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Contexts of Concealment Scales – CCS was developed by Douglas Gazarian, Michael E. Addis, Jonathan D. Jampel, Ethan Hoffman (2023). It is designed to measure Concealment of emotional distress. The scale is intended for use with Adults (18 years and older).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 13 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Privacy Management, Disclosure Desire, Social Fear.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy Management | 1,2,3,4,5 | 5 |
| Disclosure Desire | 6,7,8,9 | 4 |
| Social Fear | 10,11,12,13 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = A lot.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 13 to 91. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Concealment Tendency: 13 – 39
- Moderate Concealment Tendency: 40 – 65
- High Concealment Tendency: 66 – 91
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Privacy Management: Omega = .95; Disclosure Desire: Omega = .91; Social Fear: Omega = .90.
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.