A two-factor scale of perceived power.

ABSTRACT: Power-the capacity to influence outcomes-manifests in two distinct forms: social power, defined as the perceived ability to control others' behaviors and decisions, and personal power, characterized by the capacity to resist unwanted external influence and maintain autonomy. Theoretically, these dimensions are rooted in different needs, and thus are likely to differentially predict certain behaviors. However, existing measures often conflate these dimensions, limiting insights into their unique behavioral effects. To address this issue, the present research has developed and validated a two-factor scale of perceived power to completely capture both facets of power across twelve studies (N =  2,878). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses support the scale's structure, while reliabili

SUBMITTER: Kim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11870369 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature