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Source Credibility Scale

SCS-OhanianEndorser/Source Credibility
15 items 1990 α 0.87–0.96 Free Ohanian, R.

What it measures

Measures the perceived credibility of an advertising endorser (celebrity, expert, or influencer) across three dimensions: expertise (competence, experience, knowledge), trustworthiness (reliability, honesty, sincerity), and attractiveness (physical appeal, elegance, sex appeal). The most widely used source credibility measure in advertising and influencer marketing research.

Representative items

Citation

Ohanian, R. (1990). Construction and validation of a scale to measure celebrity endorsers' perceived expertise, trustworthiness, and attractiveness. Journal of Advertising, 19(3), 39–52.

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