The Seven Virtues Scale (Temperance Subscale) is a self-assessment tool developed to measure the cardinal virtue of temperance—defined as self-control, moderation, and disciplined balance in thought and behavior. It is part of The Sacred Seven research initiative led by Erickson et al. (2025) at the Department of Clinical Psychology, Seattle Pacific University, which aims to operationalize and empirically assess both cardinal and theological virtues within psychology.
This subscale captures how individuals experience and express hope as a sustaining and centering virtue. It examines one’s ability to maintain optimism, perseverance, and trust...
Compassionate love is defined as awareness and understanding of one’s suffering, connecting with the distress, and being emotionally and cognitively moved to alleviate suffering. The...
The Seven Virtues Scale (Courage Subscale) is a psychometric instrument designed to measure the degree to which individuals exhibit the moral virtue of courage—defined as...