Scale Overview & Construct
10-item short form of the Moral Expansiveness Scale. You'll place 10 different entities (from close family to plants and the environment) into one of four nested circles of moral concern. The total score (0-30) reflects how broad or narrow your circle of moral concern is.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
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.
License: CC BY 4.0, published as open access in Crimston et al. (2018) PLoS ONE. Citation: Crimston, C. R., Hornsey, M. J., Bain, P. G., & Bastian, B. (2018). Moral expansiveness short form: Validity and reliability of the MESx. PLoS ONE, 13(10), e0205373. This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Moral Expansiveness Scale - Short Form?
10-item short form of the Moral Expansiveness Scale. You'll place 10 different entities (from close family to plants and the environment) into one of four nested circles of moral concern. The total score (0-30) reflects how broad or narrow your circle of moral concern is.
How long does the Moral Expansiveness Scale - Short Form take?
It takes about 4 minutes to answer all 10 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.