Self-censorship orientation: Scale development, correlates and outcomes
Author(s) / Creator(s)
Sharvit, Keren
Bar-Tal, Daniel
Hameiri, Boaz
Zafran, Anat
Shahar, Eldad
Raviv, Amiram
Abstract / Description
Self-censorship is defined as intentionally and voluntarily withholding information from others in absence of formal obstacles. We conducted cross-sectional and longitudinal research to develop a quantitative measure of individuals’ Self-Censorship Orientation (SCO) and investigated its correlates and outcomes in the context of the intractable Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Stage 1 investigated the factor structure of the scale and its convergent and discriminant validity in a representative sample (N = 499). Findings revealed two negatively related factors representing preferences for self-censorship and for disclosure of information. The factors were distinct from measures of similar constructs and correlated as expected with variables representing conservatism, ingroup commitment and universalistic values. In Stage 2, participants were re-surveyed five months later to establish test-retest reliability and predictive validity. SCO factors assessed at Stage 1 predicted readiness to conceal or reveal information portraying the ingroup’s conduct in the conflict negatively beyond all Stage 1 measures. The SCO scale provides a reliable and valid instrument for future investigations of self-censorship and its individual and societal implications.
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self-censorship censorship disclosure information freedom of expression צנזורה עצמית צנזורה חשיפת מידע מידע חופש ביטויPersistent Identifier
Date of first publication
2018-07-27
Journal title
Journal of Social and Political Psychology
Volume
6
Issue
2
Page numbers
331–363
Publisher
PsychOpen GOLD
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Review status
peerReviewed
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Sharvit, K., Bar-Tal, D., Hameiri, B., Zafran, A., Shahar, E., & Raviv, A. (2018). Self-censorship orientation: Scale development, correlates and outcomes. Journal of Social and Political Psychology, 6(2), 331–363. https://doi.org/10.5964/jspp.v6i2.859
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Advisor(s)https://doi.org/10.23668/psycharchives.6142
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Author(s) / Creator(s)Sharvit, Keren
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Author(s) / Creator(s)Bar-Tal, Daniel
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Author(s) / Creator(s)Hameiri, Boaz
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Author(s) / Creator(s)Zafran, Anat
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Author(s) / Creator(s)Shahar, Eldad
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Author(s) / Creator(s)Raviv, Amiram
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Date of first publication2018-07-27
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Abstract / DescriptionSelf-censorship is defined as intentionally and voluntarily withholding information from others in absence of formal obstacles. We conducted cross-sectional and longitudinal research to develop a quantitative measure of individuals’ Self-Censorship Orientation (SCO) and investigated its correlates and outcomes in the context of the intractable Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Stage 1 investigated the factor structure of the scale and its convergent and discriminant validity in a representative sample (N = 499). Findings revealed two negatively related factors representing preferences for self-censorship and for disclosure of information. The factors were distinct from measures of similar constructs and correlated as expected with variables representing conservatism, ingroup commitment and universalistic values. In Stage 2, participants were re-surveyed five months later to establish test-retest reliability and predictive validity. SCO factors assessed at Stage 1 predicted readiness to conceal or reveal information portraying the ingroup’s conduct in the conflict negatively beyond all Stage 1 measures. The SCO scale provides a reliable and valid instrument for future investigations of self-censorship and its individual and societal implications.en_US
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Publication statuspublishedVersion
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Review statuspeerReviewed
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CitationSharvit, K., Bar-Tal, D., Hameiri, B., Zafran, A., Shahar, E., & Raviv, A. (2018). Self-censorship orientation: Scale development, correlates and outcomes. Journal of Social and Political Psychology, 6(2), 331–363. https://doi.org/10.5964/jspp.v6i2.859en_US
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ISSN2195-3325
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Persistent Identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12034/1473
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Persistent Identifierhttps://doi.org/10.23668/psycharchives.1837
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Language of contenteng
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PublisherPsychOpen GOLD
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Is version ofhttps://doi.org/10.5964/jspp.v6i2.859
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Keyword(s)self-censorshipen_US
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Keyword(s)censorshipen_US
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Keyword(s)disclosureen_US
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Keyword(s)informationen_US
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Keyword(s)freedom of expressionen_US
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Keyword(s)צנזורה עצמיתhe_IL
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Keyword(s)צנזורהhe_IL
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Keyword(s)חשיפת מידעhe_IL
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Keyword(s)מידעhe_IL
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Keyword(s)חופש ביטויhe_IL
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Dewey Decimal Classification number(s)150
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TitleSelf-censorship orientation: Scale development, correlates and outcomesen_US
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DRO typearticle
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Issue2
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Journal titleJournal of Social and Political Psychology
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Page numbers331–363
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Volume6
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