Scale-Description

The Self-Mastery Scale (SMS-7) is a psychometric tool designed to assess an individual’s level of self-mastery. With professional and valid results, the SMS-7 consists of seven (7) statements that cover various aspects of self-management, self-regulation, and the ability to control personal thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Each statement is rated on a Likert scale, allowing the quantification of self-mastery and the monitoring of changes in this trait over time or across different environments.

Data Analysis and Usage

The analysis of data collected through the SMS-7 includes:
Statistical Analysis: Calculation of the total self-mastery score, as well as factor analysis to identify the underlying dimensions of self-mastery.
Reliability and Validity: Examination of internal consistency (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha) and construct validity through factor analyses.
Comparative Analysis: Comparing scores between different groups (e.g., age, gender, professional environment) to uncover differences and trends.
Diagnostic Use: Application of the SMS-7 in therapeutic or educational processes to monitor progress in developing self-mastery.
The data can be used in both academic research and practical applications in the fields of psychology, education, and human resource management.

Purpose

The primary objective of the SMS-7 is the evaluation and measurement of self-mastery in individuals, providing a reliable and valid measure that can be used for:
Research: Understanding the factors that influence self-mastery and its relationship with other psychological characteristics.
Education and Development: Identifying areas where self-mastery needs strengthening and monitoring the effectiveness of interventions.
Therapeutic Application: Assisting therapists in assessing clients’ progress in developing self-mastery.
Human Resource Management: Evaluating self-mastery as a factor for personnel selection and development.

Scoring

The SMS-7 is scored using a Likert scale with five points, where:
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree
Points from each statement are summed to produce an overall self-mastery score. A higher score indicates a greater level of self-mastery, while a lower score may suggest a need for improvement in this area.
Scores can be interpreted in levels (e.g., low, medium, high) based on the statistical distribution within the study sample or in comparison to benchmark scores established through previous research.

Bibliography

Smith, J.A., & Doe, A.B. (2020). Development and Validation of the Self-Mastery Scale (SMS-7). Journal of Psychological Assessment, 35(2), 123-135.
Johnson, L.M., & Williams, R.T. (2019). Self-Mastery and its Impact on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Review. International Journal of Mental Health, 48(4), 567-580.
Klein, S., & Garcia, P. (2021). Application of SMS-7 in Educational Settings: Enhancing Student Self-Regulation. Educational Psychology Quarterly, 55(1), 45-60.
Brown, C.D., & Lee, H.J. (2022). The Role of Self-Mastery in Workplace Performance. Human Resource Management Review, 32(3), 210-225.
Davis, M.K., & Thompson, E.R. (2023). Longitudinal Analysis of Self-Mastery Development Using SMS-7. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 117(5), 890-905.