Goal Commitment Measure
Measures the strength of an individual's commitment to a specific target goal.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Goal Commitment Measure was developed by Hollenbeck, J. R., Klein, H. J., O’Leary, A. M., & Wright, P. M. (1989). It is designed to measure Goal Commitment. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 9 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 6 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.
Total scores range from 1 to 5. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Commitment: 1 – 2
- Moderate Commitment: 2 – 3
- High Commitment: 3 – 5
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.