Scale Overview
The Prosocial Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ-P) was developed by Richard M. Ryan & James P. Connell (1989). It is designed to measure Prosocial Self-Regulation. The scale is intended for use with Children in late elementary and middle school.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 25 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: External Regulation, Introjected Regulation, Identified Regulation.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| External Regulation |
1,3,6,9,11,12,16,17,22,24 |
10 |
| Introjected Regulation |
2,8,15,19,23 |
5 |
| Identified Regulation |
4,5,7,10,13,14,18,20,21,25 |
10 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all True, 2 = Not Very True, 3 = Sort of True, 4 = Very True.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 4. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Endorsement: 1 – 2
- Moderate Endorsement: 2 – 3
- High Endorsement: 3 – 4
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.