Political Socialization Scale (PSS)
Measures the level of political socialization, civic engagement, and national identity among individuals.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Political Socialization Scale (PSS) was developed by Oqab Jabali, Fakher Khalili, & Saqer Jabali (2024). It is designed to measure Political Socialization. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 26 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 4 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 26 to 104. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Political Socialization: 26 – 52
- Moderate Political Socialization: 53 – 78
- High Political Socialization: 79 – 104
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not reported.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 8 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.