Self-Objectification Questionnaire – SOQ
Measures the extent to which individuals view their bodies from an observer's perspective (appearance) rather than a first-person perspective (competence).
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Self-Objectification Questionnaire – SOQ was developed by Noll, S. M., & Fredrickson, B. L. (1998). It is designed to measure Self-objectification. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Appearance-based, Competence-based.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance-based | 3,5,6,8,10 | 5 |
| Competence-based | 1,2,4,7,9 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 9 = Greatest impact, 8 = Next greatest impact, 7 = Rank 7, 6 = Rank 6, 5 = Rank 5, 4 = Rank 4, 3 = Rank 3, 2 = Rank 2, 1 = Next to least impact, 0 = Least impact.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from -25 to 25. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Self-Objectification (Competence-focused): -25 – 0
- High Self-Objectification (Appearance-focused): 1 – 25
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of N/A.
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.