The Self-control (Sc) Scale evaluates the ability to manage emotions, impulses, and behaviors in a constructive way. It emphasizes maintaining focus and discipline, even in high-pressure situations. This scale offers insight into how effectively an individual handles challenges while staying on track toward their goals.
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 Self-control Scale
Purpose: To assess an individual’s ability to regulate emotions, impulses, and behaviors effectively.
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 Self-control Scale
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Scores on Sc do appear to define a continuum going from undercontrol to overcontrol. High scorers bind their tension, seek to please, and want to be accepted as admirable, upstanding people. In particular, they avoid overt or blatant expressions of aggressive and erotic impulses. (p. 114)
-- From H.G. Gough & P. Bradley (1996), “CPI Manual Third Edition” (Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press)