Analysis

The Psychological Empowerment Scale is designed to assess the degree to which individuals feel empowered and in control of their lives and the situations that concern them. It is commonly used in research settings as well as in clinical applications to measure individuals’ perceptions regarding personal power, self-esteem, and a sense of efficacy.

Objective

The main objective of the Psychological Empowerment Scale is to evaluate the feelings of empowerment experienced by individuals, aiming to understand how they perceive their ability to influence and control their life circumstances. It also helps to assess the impact of interventions designed to enhance psychological empowerment, such as support or educational programs.

Scoring

The scale includes questions that assess various dimensions of empowerment, such as the sense of control, self-esteem, sense of efficacy, and participation in decision-making and the social environment. Scoring is typically done using a Likert scale, where participants rate their agreement with various statements. Total scores are calculated to determine the level of psychological empowerment.

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