Analysis

The Brief Blushing Propensity Scale (BBPS) is a short questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s tendency to blush in social or emotional situations. The BBPS consists of a few, but targeted, questions that measure the individual’s perception of the frequency and intensity of blushing experienced in various environments. Its simplicity and short completion time make it ideal for use in clinical and research studies.

Purpose

The main goal of the BBPS is to provide a quick and reliable measurement of blushing propensity, a phenomenon that may cause embarrassment and anxiety in individuals. This assessment can be useful for psychologists and psychiatrists in diagnosing and monitoring emotional disorders, as well as for researchers studying the physiological and psychological aspects of blushing.

Scoring

The BBPS is scored using a Likert scale, where responses range from 1 (never) to 5 (always). Each question of the questionnaire is scored separately, and the total scores are combined to determine the individual’s propensity to blush. Higher total scores indicate a greater propensity to blush, while lower scores indicate a lower propensity.

References

Leary, M. R., & Meadows, S. (1991). Predictors, elicitors, and concomitants of social blushing. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 60, 254-262.