Scale Overview
The Self-Presentation in Injury Rehabilitation Questionnaire – SPIRQ was developed by Molly Driediger & Craig R. Hall (2012). It is designed to measure Self-presentation in injury rehabilitation. The scale is intended for use with Individuals undergoing physical injury rehabilitation.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 32 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Positive Self-Presentation, Negative Self-Presentation.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Positive Self-Presentation |
4,7,8,10,13,14,18,20,21,23,26,27,28,31,32 |
15 |
| Negative Self-Presentation |
1,2,3,5,6,9,11,12,15,16,17,19,22,24,25,29,30 |
17 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 5. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Concern/Belief: 1 – 2
- Moderate Concern/Belief: 2 – 3
- High Concern/Belief: 4 – 5
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
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.