Piers-Harris 2 Self-Concept Scale
- Title: Piers Harris II – Self Concept Scale
- Edition: 2nd edition
- Publication: 2007 (original first version published 1963)
- Authors: Ellen V. Piers, Ph.D., Dale Harris, Ph.D., David S. Herzberg, Ph.D.
- Publisher: WPS (Western Psychological Services), 625 Alaska Avenue, Torrence, CA 90503-5124
The Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale–Second Edition (PHCSCS-2), one of the most widely used measures of psychological health in children and teens, is now available in a new second edition. Like the original scale, the PHCSCS-2 quickly identifies youngsters who need further testing or treatment. And now it offers and expanded age range, reduced length, improved interpretive guidelines, a larger, more diverse standardization sample, and updated computer assessment. Based on the child's perceptions rather than on the observations of parents or teachers, the PHCSCS-2 assesses self-concept in individuals 7 to 18 years of age. It is now composed of 60 (rather than 80) items covering six subscales: Physical Appearance and Attributes Freedom from Anxiety Intellectual and School Status Behavioral Adjustment Happiness and Satisfaction Popularity In addition, two validity scales identify inconsistent responding and a tendency to answer without regard to item content.