Scale Overview
The Spider Phobia Questionnaire for Children – SPQ-C was developed by Merel Kindt, Jos F. Brosschot, Peter Muris (1996). It is designed to measure Spider Phobia. The scale is intended for use with Children.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 29 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous True/False format.
The scale includes 7 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 29. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low fear of spiders: 0 – 9
- Moderate fear of spiders: 10 – 19
- High fear / Phobic level of spider anxiety: 20 – 29
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of alpha = .89.
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.