Composite Scale of Self-Actualization, Life Satisfaction, Authoritarianism-Rebellion, and Self-Esteem (SISA + L3S + A-R + SES)
A composite assessment battery measuring self-actualization, overall life satisfaction, authoritarianism vs. rebellion, and self-esteem.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Composite Scale of Self-Actualization, Life Satisfaction, Authoritarianism-Rebellion, and Self-Esteem (SISA + L3S + A-R + SES) was developed by Joseph Amos Garcia (2004). It is designed to measure Self-Actualization, Life Satisfaction, Authoritarianism, Self-Esteem. The scale is intended for use with General adult population.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 57 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Short Index of Self-Actualization (SISA), Life 3 Scale (L3S), Authoritarianism-Rebellion Scale (A-R), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES).
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Short Index of Self-Actualization (SISA) | 2,6,7,11,14,16,17,20,27,33,35,37,40,43,46,49,53 | 17 |
| Life 3 Scale (L3S) | 8,54 | 2 |
| Authoritarianism-Rebellion Scale (A-R) | 1,3,5,10,12,15,18,19,21,22,23,24,26,28,30,32,34,36,38,39,41,42,44,47,50,52,56,57 | 28 |
| Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES) | 4,9,13,25,29,31,45,48,51,55 | 10 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly Disagree / Terrible, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree, 5 = Neutral/Delighted-5, 6 = Delighted-6, 7 = Delighted.
The scale includes 28 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not reported in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.