Scale Overview & Construct
10-item instrument on self-appraisals of wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic, in two parallel 5-item sets: Prospective (how you think you would feel wearing a mask) and Retrospective (how you actually did feel). Covers pride in contributing to public health, self-consciousness about being judged, feeling silly, fear of being perceived as dangerous, and concern about racist aggression. Each item is read on its own — there is no combined total score, since each captures a distinct consideration.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only. This instrument reflects the specific social context of the COVID-19 pandemic and may read as dated outside that context.
License: CC BY 4.0. Measurement Instruments for the Social Sciences, Article e11071. This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Self-Appraisal of Masking Instrument?
10-item instrument on self-appraisals of wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic, in two parallel 5-item sets: Prospective (how you think you would feel wearing a mask) and Retrospective (how you actually did feel). Covers pride in contributing to public health, self-consciousness about being judged, feeling silly, fear of being perceived as dangerous, and concern about racist aggression…
How long does the Self-Appraisal of Masking Instrument 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.