Self-Consciousness Scale

Fenigstein, A., Scheier, M. F., & Buss, A. H. (1975). Public and private self-consciousness: Assessment and theory. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 43(4), 522-527. doi: 10.1037/h0076760
See also Scheier & Carver's (1985) revised Self-Consciousness Scale.


Table of Contents


Description


History of Use


References


Description:

Purpose

The Self-Consciousness Scale was designed to assess both private and public self-consciousness. Scheier and Carver (1985) published a revised Self-Consciousness Scale.
Questions

23 items using 5-point ratings (0 = extremely uncharacteristic to 4 = extremely characteristic)
Sub-scales

3 sub-scales:
  • Private self-consciousness
  • Public self-consciousness
  • Social anxiety
Domain


Psychometrics


Sample items

  • I'm always trying to figure myself out. (Private)
  • I'm concerned about my style of doing things. (Public)
  • I get embarrassed very easily. (Social anxiety)

References:

Scale:
Fenigstein, A., Scheier, M. F., & Buss, A. H. (1975). Public and private self-consciousness: Assessment and theory. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 43(4), 522-527. doi: 10.1037/h0076760
Uses:
  • Levy, P. E., Albright, M. D., Cawley, B. D., & Williams, J. R. (1995). Situational and Individual Determinants of Feedback Seeking: A Closer Look at the Process. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 62(1), 23-37. doi: 10.1006/obhd.1995.1028
  • Ashford, S. J., & Northcraft, G. B. (1992). Conveying More (Or Less) Than We Realize - the Role of Impression-Management in Feedback-Seeking. [Article]. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 53(3), 310-334. doi: 10.1016/0749-5978(92)90068
  • Evans, D. R., Baer, R. A., & Segerstrom, S. C. (2009). The effects of mindfulness and self-consciousness on persistence.. Personality and Individual Differences, 47(4), 379-382. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2009.03.026

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