Scale Overview
The Climate Change Skepticism Questionnaire (CCS-Q) was developed by de Graaf, Janna A.; Stok, F. Marijn; de Wit, John B. F.; Bal, Michèlle (2023). It is designed to measure Climate Change Skepticism. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Trend Skepticism, Attribution Skepticism, Impact Skepticism, Response Skepticism.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Trend Skepticism |
1,7,11 |
3 |
| Attribution Skepticism |
2,6,9 |
3 |
| Impact Skepticism |
3,5,12 |
3 |
| Response Skepticism |
4,8,10 |
3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 4 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 12 to 84. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Skepticism: 12 – 36
- Moderate Skepticism: 37 – 60
- High Skepticism: 61 – 84
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha >= .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.