J Pers Assess. 1978 Jun;42(3):285-9. doi: 10.1207/s15327752jpa4203_10.

Correlates of self-consciousness.

Journal of personality assessment

R G Turner, M F Scheier, C S Carver, W Ickes

PMID: 660401 DOI: 10.1207/s15327752jpa4203_10

Abstract

Examined the relationship between the three subscales of the Self-Consciousness Scale and a variety of other personality dimensions, including measures of reflectivity, self-regulation, and social desirability. Data from six geographically diverse samples (total N = 1395) were presented. In general, both the construct validity and discriminant validity of the subscales were supported. First, private self-consciousness significantly correlated with the Guilford-Zimmerman Thoughtfulness Scale and the Paivio Imagery Scale. Second, all of the self-consciousness subscales were shown to be relatively independent of the social desirability response set. Third, less than 6% of the variance in each self-consciousness subscale was shared with scores on the Self-Monitoring Scale. Finally, the minimal relationships between the self-consciousness subscales and measures of emotionality and test anxiety reported by Carver and Glass (1976) were in general replicated. The low magnitude of the correlations obtained was interpreted as supporting the distinctive contribution of the Self-Consciousness Scale to personality assessment.

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MeSH terms

• Anxiety / psychology
• Humans
• Personality Assessment*
• Psychometrics
• Self Concept*
• Social Behavior
• Social Desirability

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