Scale Overview
The The Forms of Self-Criticising/Attacking & Self-Reassuring Scale (FSCRS) was developed by Paul Gilbert, Margaret Clarke, Sue Hempel, Jeremy N. V. Miles, and Chris Irons (2004). It is designed to measure Self-criticism and self-reassurance. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 22 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Inadequate Self, Reassure Self, Hated Self.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Inadequate Self |
1,2,4,6,7,14,17,18,20 |
9 |
| Reassure Self |
3,5,8,11,13,16,19,21 |
8 |
| Hated Self |
9,10,12,15,22 |
5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Not at all like me, 1 = A little bit like me, 2 = Moderately like me, 3 = Quite a bit like me, 4 = Extremely like me.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 36. Interpretation guidelines:
- Inadequate Self Score Range (Sum of items 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 14, 17, 18, 20): 0 – 36
- Reassure Self Score Range (Sum of items 3, 5, 8, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21): 0 – 32
- Hated Self Score Range (Sum of items 9, 10, 12, 15, 22): 0 – 20
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha: Inadequate Self = 0.90, Hated Self = 0.86, Reassure Self = 0.86.
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.