Self-Concept Clarity (SCC)

Campbell, J. D., Trapnell, P. D., Heine, S. J., Katz, I. M., Lavallee, L. F., & Lehman, D. R. (1996). Self-concept clarity: Measurement, personality correlates, and cultural boundaries. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 70(1), 141-156. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.70.1.141
The measure: Campbell et al. (1996) Self-Concept Clarity.doc


 Table of Contents

Description

History of Use

References

Description:

Purpose
The SCC was designed to assess the self-concept clarity, which is defined as "the extent to which self-beliefs are clearly and confidently defined, internally consistent, and stable."
Questions
12 items using 5-point ratings (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree)
Sub-scales
N/A
Domain

Psychometrics

Sample items
  • My beliefs about myself often conflict with one another. (reverse scored)
  • In general, I have a clear sense of who I am and what I am.

References:

Scale:
Campbell, J. D., Trapnell, P. D., Heine, S. J., Katz, I. M., Lavallee, L. F., & Lehman, D. R. (1996). Self-concept clarity: Measurement, personality correlates, and cultural boundaries. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 70(1), 141-156. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.70.1.141
Uses:
  • Bechtoldt, M. N., De Dreu, C. K. W., Nijstad, B. A., & Zapf, D. (2010). Self-Concept Clarity and the Management of Social Conflict. Journal of Personality, 78(2), 539-574. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-6494.2010.00626.x
  • Morrison, K. R., & Wheeler, S. C. (2010). Nonconformity Defines the Self: The Role of Minority Opinion Status in Self-Concept Clarity. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 36(3), 297-308. doi: 10.1177/0146167209358075
  • Csank, P. A. R., & Conway, M. (2004). Engaging in self-reflection changes self-concept clarity: On differences between women and men, and low- and high-clarity individuals. Sex Roles, 50(7-8), 469-480. doi: 10.1023/B:SERS.0000023067.77649.29
  • Bellavia, G., & Murray, S. (2003). Did I do that? Self-esteem-related differences in reactions to romantic partners' moods. Personal Relationships, 10(1), 77-95. doi: 10.1111/1475-6811.00037
  • Weierter, S. J. M. (1997). Who wants to play ''follow the leader?'' A theory of charismatic relationships based on routinized charisma and follower characteristic. Leadership Quarterly, 8(2), 171-193. doi: 10.1016/S1048-9843(97)90015-1

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