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Title: Multidimensional Self Concept Scale (MSCS) Author: Bruce A. Bracken Publisher: PRO-ED Copyright: 1992 Time: Approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Ages: The MSCS is appropriate for youth from ages 9 through 19 (grades 5 through 12). Cost: Complete starter kit: $185.00 manual, 50 record booklets storage box. Additional manuals $91.00 Set of 50 record booklets $105.00
Purpose and Nature of the Test
Description: The MSCS provides a measure of global self-concept and six context-dependent self-concept domains: Social, Competence, Affect, Academic, Family, and Physical. Each scale, which consists of 25 likert-type items, may be administered independently to assess the examinee's self-concept within the specific domain. Developed from a theoretical model proposed by Shavelson, Hubner, and Stanton, self-concept is defined as "a multidimensional and context-dependent learned behavioural pattern that reflects an individuals' evaluation of past behaviors and experiences, influences an individuals' current behaviors, and predicts an individual's future behaviors." (Bracken, 1992, p. 10). Collectively, the six context-dependent domains represent an individuals' self-concept.
The MSCS was designed with several purposes in mind. First and foremost, the test was designed as an assessment instrument to facilitate the clinical appraisal of youth aged 9 to 19 years of age. In addition to the Total Scale, each of the six subscales are sufficiently reliable for individual clinical use. The MSCS was designed to be used as either a screening instrument or a comprehensive diagnostic scale to be used in concert with various other assessment instruments. As a clinical tool, the MSCS is valuable in a wide variety of settings such as schools, counseling centers, mental health centers, pediatric hospital settings, and social service agencies. In such settings, the MSCS can aid in the diagnosis of maladjustment, guide therapeutic interventions, and provide the basis for evaluating therapy effectiveness.
The MSCS is also commonly utilized as a research instrument in examining the relationship between multidimensional self-concept and other constructs. Utilizing the MSCS allows for systematic exploration of various personality constructs. Additionally, the instrument is a useful tool within the test-retest paradigm to determine improvement in global or specific self-concept.
Subscales:
Six context-dependent self-concept domains comprise the global self-concept. Although each of these separate self-concept descriptions are specific to a certain context, such as within the family or academic setting, they are moderately...