Analysis

The Self-Control Motivation and Capacity Scale evaluates two main domains related to self-control: Motivation for self-control, which refers to an individual’s desire and willingness to control their thoughts, habits, and behaviors, and Capacity for self-control, meaning the individual’s ability to exercise self-control in various situations, resist impulses, and self-regulate their behavior.

Purpose

The primary goal of the scale is to assess the extent to which an individual desires and is willing to exercise self-control, to measure their ability to control their actions and manage impulses and distractions, and to examine the effects of these on achieving personal and professional goals.

Scoring

The scale includes questions or statements that participants rate on a Likert scale. The overall score is derived from the sum or the average of the ratings for the statements, with higher scores indicating greater capacity and motivation for self-control.

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