Blushing Propensity Scale – BPS
Measures an individual's self-reported tendency to blush across various social situations.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Blushing Propensity Scale – BPS was developed by Leary, M. R., & Meadows, S. (1991). It is designed to measure Blushing Propensity. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = I NEVER feel myself blush in this situation., 2 = I RARELY feel myself blush in this situation., 3 = I OCCASIONALLY feel myself blush in this situation., 4 = I OFTEN feel myself blush in this situation., 5 = I ALWAYS feel myself blush in this situation..
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 14 to 70. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low blushing propensity: 14 – 32
- Moderate blushing propensity: 33 – 51
- High blushing propensity: 52 – 70
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.