| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Description | The Socialization Scale (Gough, 1960) is a shortened version of a test originally developed by Gough & Peterson (1952) to measure asocial behavior. The test was designed based on role theory, focusing on social interaction and role-taking experiences. Diagnostic items were created to assess the self-view and role psychology. These items were administered to various experimental groups, including high school students, nondelinquent disciplinary problems, and institutionalized delinquents. After statistical analysis of over 200 items, 64 items were identified as having significant correlations with the socialization criterion. A first offender vs. repeater dichotomy was used to further refine the scale, resulting in 54 items for the shortened version. The scale demonstrated strong systematic validity when tested with male and female delinquents and control groups. |
| Author | Gough, Harrison G. |
| Purpose | To differentiate between socialized and asocial behavior and to position individuals or groups along the socialization continuum. |
| Construct | Socialization |
| Instrument Type | Rating Scale |
| Reliability | No reliability indicated. |
| Validity | No validity indicated. |
| Factor Analysis | No factor analysis indicated. |
| Test Items Available | No. Please contact the author or publisher for obtaining the items. |
| Administration Method | Paper |
| Test Year | 1960 |
| Population Group | Human; Male; Female |
| Population Details | Samples: Male delinquents, male nondelinquents, female delinquents, and female controls |
| Classification | 7200 Personality |
| Keywords | Personality Measures; Socialization Scale; Test Development; Asocial Behavior |
| Index Terms | Antisocial Behavior; Personality Measures; Psychosocial Factors; Socialization; Test Construction |
| References | Gough, H. (1960). Theory and measurement of socialization. Journal of Consulting Psychology, 24(1), 23–30. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0044749 |
| Permissions | May use for Research/Teaching |
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Mohammed looti (2026). Socialization Scale. PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Retrieved from https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/socialization-scale/
Mohammed looti. "Socialization Scale." PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, 4 Apr. 2026, https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/socialization-scale/.
Mohammed looti. "Socialization Scale." PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, 2026. https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/socialization-scale/.
Mohammed looti (2026) 'Socialization Scale', PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Available at: https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/socialization-scale/.
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