Marlow-Crowne Social Desirability Scale (Short Form)
Reynolds (1982) 13-item short form
Ever catch yourself picking the answer that sounds best, even if it is not quite true? The Marlow-Crowne Social Desirability Scale (short form) uses 13 true/false items to measure how much you tend to present yourself in a favorable light. About 2 minutes, 13 items.
How much do you care about looking good?
Social desirability bias is the tendency to answer in a way that makes you look favorable. The Marlow-Crowne scale was developed in 1960 by Crowne and Marlowe. This is the 13-item short form by Reynolds (1982).
Scoring
Each answer in the socially desirable direction gets 1 point. Range: 0-13.
Note
This is not a diagnostic tool. It measures response style, not character.
Scoring Guide
Sum 0-13. Each item answered in socially desirable direction = 1 point. Higher = more social desirability bias.Result Interpretation
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