Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS)
General Information on the Measure | |
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Purpose of the measure |
The Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS) is a measure of individual differences in self-control. |
Main constructs measured |
Intrapersonal competencies |
Applicable grade levels |
High school |
Publication year for the most recent version |
2004 |
Year originally developed |
2004 |
Related measures | |
Measure Administration | |
Respondent |
Student |
Method of administration |
Paper/Pencil |
Number of items |
13 |
Item format |
Five-point Likert-type scale |
Administration time |
Fewer than 10 minutes |
Available languages |
English |
Fee for use | Free and publicly available |
Credentials required for administration |
None |
Scoring | |
Overall score reporting |
The overall self-control score is reported. |
Subscore reporting |
No subscores are reported. |
Scoring procedures |
The measure is self-scored. |
Interpretive information |
No information is available in the references reviewed. |
Evidence of Technical Quality | |
Populations for which technical quality evidence has been collected |
Evidence has been collected from two samples of undergraduate students from a state university on the East Coast (N=351, N=255) (Tangney et al., 2004). |
Reliability evidence |
Internal consistency estimates (alpha) were 0.83 and 0.85 in the two study samples. Test-retest reliability (three-week interval) estimate was 0.87 (Tangney et al., 2004). |
Validity evidence |
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Locating the Measure | |
Obtaining a copy of the measure | web.b.ebscohost.com |
References | |
Tangney, J. P., Baumeister, R. F., & Boone, A. L. , "High self‐control predicts good adjustment, less pathology, better grades, and interpersonal success," Journal of Personality, 72, 2, 2004, pp. 271–324. | |
Notes | |
Measure summary updated October 3, 2018.