Scale Overview & Construct
9-item scale measuring authoritarianism as a psychological construct (updated short form of the classic F Scale).
Psychometric Instrument
Likert Self-Report
Dimensional Breakdown
Server-Side Validated
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
9-item scale measuring authoritarianism as a psychological construct (updated short form of the classic F Scale). Based on your answers to its 9 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
5 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: Sorrentino et al. (2025), Measurement Instruments for the Social Sciences, 7, e16537.
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently validated by PsiQ.
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Sorrentino et al. (2025), Measurement Instruments for the Social Sciences, 7, e16537.