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Healthy Selfishness

The Healthy Selfishness (HS) scale, developed by Barry Kaufmann and Emanuel Jauk, measures an individual’s capacity for self-care and setting healthy boundaries. It is used to assess adaptive self-focus that supports psychological well-being.

2 minutes to complete

Eligibility

To complete the Healthy Selfishness, individuals must be open to personal growth and self-improvement, have a willingness to prioritize their needs and well-being, and be committed to setting boundaries.

Questions for Healthy Selfishness

Questions

1.

I have healthy boundaries.

How much do you agree with each of the following?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Disagree strongly
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Agree strongly
2.

I have a lot of self-care.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Disagree strongly
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Agree strongly
3.

I have a healthy dose of self-respect, and don’t let people take advantage of me.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Disagree strongly
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Agree strongly
4.

I balance my own needs with the needs of others.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Disagree strongly
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Agree strongly
5.

I advocate for my own needs.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Disagree strongly
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Agree strongly
6.

I have a healthy form of selfishness (e.g., meditation, eating healthy, exercising, etc.) that doesn’t hurt others, but brings me greater happiness.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Disagree strongly
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Agree strongly
7.

Even though I give a lot to others, I know when to recharge.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Disagree strongly
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Agree strongly
8.

I give myself permission to enjoy myself, even if it doesn’t necessarily help others.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Disagree strongly
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Agree strongly
9.

I take good care of myself.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Disagree strongly
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Agree strongly
10.

I prioritize my own personal projects over the demands of others.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Disagree strongly
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Agree strongly

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Healthy Selfishness

What does the HS scale measure?

It measures an individual’s ability to engage in self-care, maintain healthy boundaries, and balance personal needs with those of others.

How is the HS scale scored?

Respondents rate 10 items from 1 (Disagree strongly) to 5 (Agree strongly); the final score is the average of all item ratings.

What is a typical score on the HS scale?

Research shows the average score is around 3.69, with higher scores indicating greater healthy selfishness.

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