Affirmative Character Scale

Scale Overview & Construct

17-item scale exploring "affirmative" attitudes — uncritical embrace of self-optimization, tech-solutionism, and performance culture — as a modern, non-traditional form of authoritarian-adjacent thinking.

17-Item Scale Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

17-item scale exploring "affirmative" attitudes — uncritical embrace of self-optimization, tech-solutionism, and performance culture — as a modern, non-traditional form of authoritarian-adjacent thinking. Based on your answers to its 17 items, you'll get a single overall score showing how strongly this pattern applies to you right now. Your result gives you a clearer picture of this social tendency or attitude, and how strongly it shows up for you.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population

Teachers, Educators & Faculty

Administration Format

Self-Administered

Intended Domain / Purpose

Research & Empirical Study

Recommended Age Bracket

Adults (18+ yrs)

Duration & Pacing

7 Minutes (Self-Paced)

Access License

Open Creative Commons

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Salomon, R. (2023). The affirmative character scale: A tool to explore new forms of authoritarianism. (OpenScales/MISS16923 implementation). This is not a diagnostic tool.

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Salomon, R. (2023). The affirmative character scale: A tool to explore new forms of authoritarianism. (OpenScales/MISS16923 implementation). This is not a diagnostic tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Affirmative Character Scale?

17-item scale exploring "affirmative" attitudes — uncritical embrace of self-optimization, tech-solutionism, and performance culture — as a modern, non-traditional form of authoritarian-adjacent thinking.

How long does the Affirmative Character Scale take?

It takes about 7 minutes to answer all 17 questions. You can go at your own pace.

Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?

Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.

Can this test diagnose a condition?

No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.