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CPI 260 Communality Scale

 

Author: Harrison G. Gough

The Communality (Cm) Scale reflects an individual’s alignment with shared values and a sense of belonging within social groups. It focuses on the ability to connect with collective goals and uphold common standards. This scale provides insight into how a person maintains harmony in interpersonal and group settings.

The scale is part of the California Psychological Inventory (CPI), a well-established tool for understanding personality characteristics that contribute to effective behavior in various contexts. This scale is frequently used in leadership development and organizational coaching to identify strengths and developmental opportunities.

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Features of the Communality Scale

Purpose: To measure the extent to which an individual’s responses align with common or typical patterns of behavior and thought.

Length: Approximately 50 items

Average completion time: 5 minutes

Target population: High school age and older.

Administration: Designed for individual administration.

Validation: Demonstrated validity across diverse populations and contexts.

Uses of the Communality Scale

  • Self-Evaluation
  • Leadership development
  • Coaching and personal growth
  • Organizational research

Above average scores on Cm can be indicative of someone who fits in, who espouses consensual goals and values, and who gets along well other others. Moderately low scores, on the other hand, can be indicative of independence of mind, creative differences from the norm, and self-assertion. (p. 121)

-- From H.G. Gough & P. Bradley (1996), “CPI Manual Third Edition” (Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press)