Extrinsic Contingency Focus Scale (ECFS)

If I could just improve my performance in life, people would respect me more.

I often get concerned with how others are evaluating me.

I would compete in a public event, even if I knew I could not win.

I work hard at things because of the social approval it provides.

I would not bother trying to learn a music instrument if I knew that I would never be able to play well enough to impress people.

In social gatherings I hardly ever think about how other people are judging me.

Being recognized as a hero would be a very rewarding part of saving someone’s life.

I exercise because it makes me more attractive to others.

When I have done a good job, it is important that my supervisor acknowledges it.

I feel as though people will respect me whether I am a success or failure.

It is not important that I get recognition for the tasks I undertake.

I find I have little interest in a task unless there is the possibility that I will get recognition for doing it.

When I know I am being evaluated, I feel uneasy until I receive feedback.

I interact with people at social gatherings without thinking about how they might affect my reputation.

I feel as though people like me less when I make mistakes.

Whenever I voice my opinion, I feel uneasy unless someone voices agreement.

I rarely think about how people are evaluating me.

I have an image to maintain.

I immediately think of what others will think when I accomplish something great.

I would go to my high school reunion to show everyone how well I have done since then.