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 Mark R. Leary & Sarah Meadows (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
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of High internal consistency (typically alpha > .80).
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.