Civic Identity Types Test

Understand how you relate to society and your civic community in just 3 minutes. Get a clear 15 item profile to guide engagement, support, and better group programs.

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How the Scales are Structured

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6/20

Negative (N)

Measures the extent to which a person experiences discomfort or avoidance regarding civic affiliation due to perceiving their nation as low-status or inferior.

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0 – 6: Low | 7 – 13: Moderate | 14 – 20: High

A score of 6 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively little negative civic identity and minimal tendency to avoid expressing civic affiliation.

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8/20

Positive (P)

Measures the degree of psychological comfort and satisfaction a person feels from identifying as a citizen, reflecting moderate, healthy patriotism.

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0 – 6: Low | 7 – 14: Moderate | 15 – 20: High

A score of 8 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally comfortable sense of civic belonging with balanced, non-excessive patriotism.

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8/20

Hyper-Positive (HP)

Measures the extent of hyperpositive civic identity, marked by idealization of the nation and readiness for self-sacrifice that can become rigid or fanatical.

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0 – 6: Low | 7 – 13: Moderate | 14 – 20: High

A score of 8 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some tendency to idealize national goals and prioritize them, but without strong signs of civic narcissism or fanaticism.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Students and young adults

41%OF USERS

They take it to understand their emerging sense of belonging, values, and role in society as they form adult identity.

Civic and nonprofit volunteers

34%OF USERS

They use it to clarify what motivates their civic engagement and how connected they feel to their community or country.

Educators and social practitioners

25%OF USERS

They take it to quickly gauge civic belonging patterns that can inform group programs, training, or support plans.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Negative (N)

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6.9

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Positive (P)

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6.5

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Hyperpositive (H)

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10.4

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures how strongly a person feels connected to their civic community and the meanings used to describe that connection. It reflects patterns such as engagement, responsibility, pride, or detachment.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 15 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical thoughts and behavior, not an ideal response. Answer each item even if certainty is low.

What do the results represent?

Results provide a profile of civic identity patterns across several facets rather than a single score. They indicate relative strengths and potential areas of distance from civic involvement.

Can this questionnaire be used to diagnose mental health conditions?

No, it is not a diagnostic instrument. Results should be interpreted as descriptive information and, when needed, considered alongside other assessment data.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Civic Identity Types Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief self-report measure assesses how an individual experiences their role, belonging, and connection to the broader civic community. Civic Identity Types is designed to support a rapid screening of perceived civic affiliation and related attitudes.

The instrument includes 15 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete. Items sample multiple facets of civic identification, which may range from engagement and commitment to detachment or low investment; results are generally interpreted as descriptive indicators rather than diagnostic findings.

Civic Identity Types (James Marcia) may be used in research and applied settings to characterize patterns of civic self-concept, inform group-level programming, and guide further assessment when questions arise about social integration, motivation for civic participation, or perceived barriers to involvement.

Author: James Marcia

Literature: Tajfel, H., & Turner, J. C. An integrative theory of intergroup conflict. In W. G. Austin & S. Worchel (Eds.), The social psychology of intergroup relations. Brooks/Cole. 1979.

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