Tennessee Self-Concept Scale: Children’s Version – TSCS:CV

Q: How is the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale: Children’s Version – TSCS:CV scored?

Scores range from 20 to 80. Interpretation levels: Very Low Self-Concept (Significant Deficit) (20-34), Low Self-Concept (Below Average) (35-44), Average Self-Concept (45-55), High Self-Concept (Above Average) (56-65), Very High Self-Concept (66-80).

Q: Is the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale: Children’s Version – TSCS:CV 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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Tennessee Self-Concept Scale: Children’s Version – TSCS:CV

A self-report instrument designed to assess multidimensional self-concept and self-esteem in children and adolescents.

76 Questions

~19 min

Custom

Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Tennessee Self-Concept Scale: Children’s Version – TSCS:CV was developed by William H. Fitts & W. L. Warren (1996). It is designed to measure Self-Concept. The scale is intended for use with Children and adolescents (ages 7-14).

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 76 items organized into 7 factors/subscales: Physical Self, Moral-Ethical Self, Personal Self, Family Self, Social Self, Academic Self, Self-Criticism.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Physical Self	1,3,7,21,30,31,40,41,57,58,64	11
Moral-Ethical Self	4,11,19,22,28,34,42,44,49,54,59,73	12
Personal Self	6,17,18,20,23,24,33,37,60,66	10
Family Self	2,10,14,25,35,45,51,62,67,68	10
Social Self	8,13,16,26,27,36,46,55,61,63,69,70,74	13
Academic Self	5,9,12,15,32,43,50,52,53,72,75,76	12
Self-Criticism	29,38,39,47,48,56,65,71	8

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = Always False, 2 = Mostly False, 3 = Partly False and Partly True, 4 = Mostly True, 5 = Always True.

The scale includes 34 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.

Scoring

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

Total scores range from 20 to 80. Interpretation guidelines:

Very Low Self-Concept (Significant Deficit): 20 – 34
Low Self-Concept (Below Average): 35 – 44
Average Self-Concept: 45 – 55
High Self-Concept (Above Average): 56 – 65
Very High Self-Concept: 66 – 80

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha ranges from .73 to .93 across subscales..

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.

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Instructions

Read each statement carefully and decide how true it is for you. Select the number that best describes your feelings: 1 for Always False, 2 for Mostly False, 3 for Partly False and Partly True, 4 for Mostly True, or 5 for Always True.

1 Always False

2 Mostly False

3 Partly False and Partly True

4 Mostly True

5 Always True

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