Saving Personality

Otto, P.E., Davies, G.B. & Chater, N. (2007). Note on ways of saving: Mental mechanisms as tools for self-control? Global Business and Economics Review 9(2-3), 227-254.


Table of Contents


Description


History of Use


References


Description:

Purpose

The measure evaluates individual differences in regard to saving motives, saving plans and saving behavior.
Questions

83 items using 5-point ratings.
Sub-scales

  • 15 items on personal motives
  • 12 items on self-control tool interest
  • 56 items on individual self-control

Domain

Self Regulation
Psychometrics


Sample items

  • I save for a number of different goals. (motive)
  • I would like to be regularly informed about the amount of my savings. (tool interest)
  • I want to be sure I always have money at hand. (individual)

References:

Scale:
Otto, P.E., Davies, G.B. & Chater, N. (2007). Note on ways of saving: Mental mechanisms as tools for self-control? Global Business and Economics Review 9(2-3), 227-254.

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