Description

The Short Index of Self-Actualization Scale is a psychometric tool designed to assess the degree to which individuals meet the criteria of self-actualization, as described in Abraham Maslow’s theory. Self-actualization refers to the achievement of an individual’s full potential and the complete utilization of personal abilities and talents.

Purpose

The main purpose of the Short Index of Self-Actualization Scale is to measure the traits and tendencies associated with self-actualization. Specifically, the scale aims to:
Assess the degree of self-actualization: Determine how close an individual is to achieving self-actualization.
Record characteristics related to self-actualization: Identify traits such as authenticity, creativity, and autonomy.
Analyze the connection with personal growth: Examine how self-actualization is related to personal development and well-being.
Understand the impact of self-actualization on psychological well-being: Study how achieving self-actualization affects psychological health and life satisfaction.

Analysis

The analysis of data from the Short Index of Self-Actualization Scale involves evaluating responses to statements that reflect various aspects of self-actualization. Participants are asked to express the degree of their agreement or disagreement with the statements related to self-actualization. The analysis can reveal patterns and trends in self-actualization and examine their relationships with other psychological parameters such as well-being, life satisfaction, and personal growth.

Scoring

The scoring of the scale is done through a Likert scale, where participants evaluate the intensity of self-actualization characteristics they experience. The responses are converted into numerical values that are used to calculate overall self-actualization indices. This process allows for the comparison of self-actualization levels between different individuals and groups, as well as the analysis of the impact of self-actualization on personal and psychological life.

References

Jones, A., & Crandall, R. (1986). Validation of a Short Index of Self-Actualization. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.
Maslow, A. H. (1954). Motivation and Personality. Harper & Row.
Koltko-Rivera, M. E. (2006). Rediscovering the Later Version of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Self-Transcendence and Opportunities for Theory, Research, and Unification. Review of General Psychology.