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Socialization Scale for Asocial Behavior

The Socialization Scale, developed by Gough in 1960, measures asocial behavior through a shortened version of a test originally created in 1952. It consists of 54 items that assess social interaction and role-taking experiences, demonstrating strong validity with various groups, including delinquents. The scale aims to differentiate between socialized and asocial behavior, positioning individuals along the socialization continuum.

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Socialization Scale for Asocial Behavior

The Socialization Scale, developed by Gough in 1960, measures asocial behavior through a shortened version of a test originally created in 1952. It consists of 54 items that assess social interaction and role-taking experiences, demonstrating strong validity with various groups, including delinquents. The scale aims to differentiate between socialized and asocial behavior, positioning individuals along the socialization continuum.

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Socialization Scale

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The Socialization Scale (Gough, 1960) is a shortened version of a


test originally developed by Gough & Peterson (1952) to measure
asocial behavior. The test was designed based on role theory,
focusing on social interaction and role-taking experiences.
Diagnostic items were created to assess the self-view and role
psychology. These items were administered to various
experimental groups, including high school students,
nondelinquent disciplinary problems, and institutionalized
delinquents. After statistical analysis of over 200 items, 64 items
were identified as having significant correlations with the
socialization criterion. A first offender vs. repeater dichotomy was
used to further refine the scale, resulting in 54 items for the
shortened version. The scale demonstrated strong systematic
validity when tested with male and female delinquents and control
Description groups.

Author Gough, Harrison G.

To differentiate between socialized and asocial behavior and to


Purpose position individuals or groups along the socialization continuum.

Construct Socialization

Instrument Type Rating Scale

Reliability No reliability indicated.

Validity No validity indicated.

Factor Analysis No factor analysis indicated.

Test Items
Available No. Please contact the author or publisher for obtaining the items.

Administration
Method Paper

Test Year 1960


Category Details

Population
Group Human; Male; Female

Population Samples: Male delinquents, male nondelinquents, female


Details delinquents, and female controls

Classification 7200 Personality

Personality Measures; Socialization Scale; Test Development;


Keywords Asocial Behavior

Antisocial Behavior; Personality Measures; Psychosocial Factors;


Index Terms Socialization; Test Construction

Gough, H. (1960). Theory and measurement of


socialization. Journal of Consulting Psychology, 24(1), 23–
References 30. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0044749

Permissions May use for Research/Teaching

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