Identification with All Humanity Scale (IWAHS)

Q: How many questions does the Identification with All Humanity Scale (IWAHS) have?

The Identification with All Humanity Scale (IWAHS) contains 27 items and takes approximately 7 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Identification with All Humanity Scale (IWAHS) scored?

Scores range from 9 to 45. Interpretation levels: Low Identification (9-22), Moderate Identification (23-35), High Identification (36-45).

Q: Is the Identification with All Humanity Scale (IWAHS) free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Identification with All Humanity Scale (IWAHS)

Measures the degree to which individuals identify with their local community, their national group, and all of humanity.

27 Questions

~7 min

Custom

Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Identification with All Humanity Scale (IWAHS) was developed by Sam McFarland, David Brown, Matthew Webb (2012). It is designed to measure Identification with All Humanity. The scale is intended for use with Adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 27 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Community, National, All Humanity.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Community	1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25	9
National	2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23,26	9
All Humanity	3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27	9

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = Not at all close / Almost never / Almost nothing in common / Not at all, 2 = Not very close / Rarely / Little in common / Just a little, 3 = Just a little or somewhat close / Occasionally / Some in common / Somewhat, 4 = Pretty close / Often / Quite a bit in common / Quite a bit, 5 = Very close / Very often / Very much in common / Very much.

Scoring

Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.

Total scores range from 9 to 45. Interpretation guidelines:

Low Identification: 9 – 22
Moderate Identification: 23 – 35
High Identification: 36 – 45

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha typically ranges from .80 to .90 for the subscales..

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.

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About You

Please provide the following information before starting the assessment. This data is used for research purposes only and will remain confidential.

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Instructions

Please answer the following questions regarding how you feel about different groups of people. For each item, select the response option that best describes your feelings or behaviors. Note: If administered outside the United States, substitute your country's name for 'Americans' or 'America'.

1 Not at all close / Almost never / Almost nothing in common / Not at all

2 Not very close / Rarely / Little in common / Just a little

3 Just a little or somewhat close / Occasionally / Some in common / Somewhat

4 Pretty close / Often / Quite a bit in common / Quite a bit

5 Very close / Very often / Very much in common / Very much

How close do you feel to: People in my community?

Not at all close / Almost never / Almost nothing in common / Not at all Not very close / Rarely / Little in common / Just a little Just a little or somewhat close / Occasionally / Some in common / Somewhat Pretty close / Often / Quite a bit in common / Quite a bit Very close / Very often / Very much in common / Very much

How close do you feel to: Americans?

How close do you feel to: People all over the world?

How often do you use the word 'we' to refer to: People in my community?

How often do you use the word 'we' to refer to: Americans?

How often do you use the word 'we' to refer to: People all over the world?

How much would you say you have in common with: People in my community?

How much would you say you have in common with: Americans?

How much would you say you have in common with: People all over the world?

To what degree do you think of the following groups of people as 'family': People in my community?

To what degree do you think of the following groups of people as 'family': Americans?

To what degree do you think of the following groups of people as 'family': All humans everywhere?

How much do you identify with (that is, feel a part of, feel love toward, have concern for): People in my community?

How much do you identify with (that is, feel a part of, feel love toward, have concern for): Americans?

How much do you identify with (that is, feel a part of, feel love toward, have concern for): All humans everywhere?

How much would you say you care (feel upset, want to help) when bad things happen to: People in my community?

How much would you say you care (feel upset, want to help) when bad things happen to: Americans?

How much would you say you care (feel upset, want to help) when bad things happen to: People anywhere in the world?

How much do you want to be: a responsible citizen of your community?

How much do you want to be: a responsible American citizen?

How much do you want to be: a responsible citizen of the world?

How much do you believe in: being loyal to my community?

How much do you believe in: being loyal to America?

How much do you believe in: being loyal to all mankind?

When they are in need, how much do you want to help: people in my community?

When they are in need, how much do you want to help: Americans?

When they are in need, how much do you want to help: people all over the world?

Answer all questions to submit

Your Results

Identification with All Humanity Scale (IWAHS)