Testing the Validity and Reliability of the Levels of Self-Concept Scale in the Hospitality Industry

Self-concept is a powerful determinant of people attitudes and behaviors, and leaders can profoundly influence subordinates’ self-concept, and furthermore, their behaviors and other social processes. As an important theory to management, studies on testing the validity and reliability of the scale of self-concept were limited. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of an existing popular used instrument of self-concept, which is named LSCS in the context of Chinese culture. An empirical survey was conducted in China’s hotel industry, and 585 valid responses were collected. Results showed that the reliability and discriminant validity of LSCS were good, while convergent validity was not ideal. Suggestions on how to improving the convergent validity of LSCS was given in the end.