Singelis Self-Interpretation Scale, SCS-30 Test - the question form
Questions: 30 · 6 minutes
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1. I enjoy being unique and different from others in many ways.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
2. I feel comfortable calling someone by their first name soon after we meet.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
3. Even when I completely disagree with members of the group, I avoid arguing.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
4. I respect the authority figures I deal with.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
5. I do what I think is right, regardless of what others think.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
6. I respect people who are modest and reserved.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
7. It is important to me to act as an independent person.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
8. I would give up my personal interests for the sake of my group's interests.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
9. I would rather say “No” directly than risk being misunderstood.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
10. Having a lively and vivid imagination is important to me.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
11. I should take my parents’ advice about education or career into account.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
12. I feel that my fate is closely linked to the fates of those around me.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
13. I prefer to be direct and open with people I have just met.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
14. I enjoy interacting with other people.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
15. I feel comfortable when I am singled out for praise and rewards.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
16. If my brother or sister does not succeed at something, I feel responsible for it.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
17. My relationships with other people are more important to me than any achievements.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
18. Speaking in front of a class (or at a meeting) is not a problem for me.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
19. On a bus, I would give up my seat to my professor (or supervisor).
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
20. I behave the same way with everyone, regardless of who I am with.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
21. My happiness depends on the happiness of the people around me (those close to me).
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
22. I value my health and well-being above all else.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
23. I will stay in a group whose members need me, even if I feel uncomfortable in that group.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
24. I try to do everything as well as possible, regardless of other people’s reactions and opinions.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
25. Being able to take care of myself is a top priority for me.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
26. It is important to me to respect the decisions made by my group.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
27. Having a personal identity that is independent of others is very important to me.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
28. It is important to me to maintain harmony within the group.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
29. I behave the same way at home as I do at school (or at work).
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
30. I agree with other people's opinions even when I would prefer to do things differently.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
1. I enjoy being unique and different from others in many ways.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
2. I feel comfortable calling someone by their first name soon after we meet.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
3. Even when I completely disagree with members of a group, I avoid arguing.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
4. I respect the authority figures I deal with.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
5. I do what I think is right, regardless of what other people think.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
6. I respect people who are modest and reserved.
1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Somewhat disagree
4 - Not sure
5 - Somewhat agree
6 - Agree
7 - Strongly agree
7. It is important to me to act as an independent person.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
8. I would sacrifice my personal interests for the interests of my group.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
9. I would rather say "No" directly than risk being misunderstood.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
10. Having a vivid and active imagination is important to me.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
11. I should take my parents' advice into account regarding my education or career.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
12. I feel that my destiny is closely tied to the destinies of those around me.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
13. I prefer to be direct and open with people I have just met.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
14. I enjoy interacting with other people.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
15. I feel comfortable when I am singled out through praise and rewards.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
16. If my brother or sister does not succeed at something, I feel responsible for it.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
17. My relationships with other people are more important to me than any achievements.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
18. Speaking in front of a class (or at a meeting) is not a problem for me.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
19. On a bus, I would give up my seat to my professor (or supervisor).
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
20. I behave the same way with everyone, regardless of who I am with.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
21. My happiness depends on the happiness of the people around me (those close to me).
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
22. I value my health and well-being above all else.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
23. I will stay in a group whose members need me, even if I feel uncomfortable in that group.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
24. I try to do everything as well as possible, regardless of other people's reactions and opinions.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
25. Being able to take care of myself independently is a top priority for me.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
26. It is important to me to respect the decisions made by my group.
1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Somewhat disagree
4 - Not sure
5 - Somewhat agree
6 - Agree
7 - Strongly agree
27. Having an identity that is independent of others is very important to me.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
28. It is important to me to maintain harmony within my group.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
29. I behave the same way at home as I do at school (or at work).
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
30. I agree with others even when I would prefer to do things differently.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Neither agree nor disagree
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree