The Social Presence (Sp) Scale evaluates an individual’s ability to project confidence and make a strong impression in social contexts. It measures characteristics such as self-assurance, poise, and the capacity to engage comfortably in situations that require visibility or influence. This scale reflects a person’s ease in commanding attention and expressing themselves effectively.
The scale is part of the California Psychological Inventory (CPI), a well-established tool for understanding personality characteristics that contribute to effective behavior in various contexts. This scale is frequently used in leadership development and organizational coaching to identify strengths and developmental opportunities.
Features of the Social Presence Scale
Purpose: To assess an individual’s confidence, charisma, and ability to project themselves positively in group settings.
Length: Approximately 50 items
Average completion time: 5 minutes
Target population: High school age and older.
Administration: Designed for individual administration.
Validation: Demonstrated validity across diverse populations and contexts.
Uses of the Social Presence Scale
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Persons with high scores on Sp tend to be talkative, clever, spontaneous, pleasure-seeking, self-indulgent, hedonistic, willful, imaginative, self-assured, and independent. (p. 90)
-- From H.G. Gough & P. Bradley (1996), “CPI Manual Third Edition” (Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press)