Sarla Rani and Goldy
Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya Khanpur Kalan (Sonipat
Pages: 169-174
The present study focuses on the development and standardization of the Power Motive
Scale, designed to measure individuals’ desire and capacity to influence, control, and
lead others. The scale was developed based on eight theoretically derived dimensions:
Social Influence, Leadership, Authoritative Nature, Control Dominance, Self-Confidence,
Aggressiveness, Coercion, and Nurturance. An initial pool of 70 items was generated
through a review of literature and expert input. After evaluation by 20 experts in education,
psychology, and language, 61 items were retained for the second draft. These items
were administered to a sample of 200 students, and item analysis was conducted
using the t-test method to compare upper and lower 27% groups. Based on significance
levels at 0.05 and 0.01, 40 items were retained for the final version. Scoring was based
on a 5-point Likert scale, and the final scale was administered to a sample of 200
individuals for standardization. The scale showed a mean score of 137.94, standard
deviation of 15.96, skewness of 0.081, and kurtosis of 1.066, indicating a near-normal
distribution. Reliability was assessed using the split-half method (r = 0.80) and testretest
method (r = 0.86), demonstrating high internal consistency and temporal stability.
This study confirms the Power Motive Scale as a psychometrically sound instrument,
useful for assessing power orientation across genders and contexts.