The standard 6-item measure of how far members define themselves through their organization's identity and successes.
| Construct measured | Organizational identification |
|---|---|
| Developed by | Mael & Ashforth (1992) |
| Original publication | Mael, F., & Ashforth, B. E. (1992). Alumni and their alma mater: A partial test of the reformulated model of organizational identification. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 13(2), 103–123. https://doi.org/10.1002/job.4030130202 |
| Number of items | 6 |
| Response format | 5-point agreement scale (1 = Strongly disagree to 5 = Strongly agree) |
Unidimensional — a single identification factor capturing perceived oneness with the organization (e.g., experiencing its successes and criticisms as one's own).
Alphas are commonly reported between .81 and .89.
Grounded in social identity theory; the original study (university alumni) and many replications support a one-factor structure, discriminant validity from organizational commitment, and criterion links to OCB, turnover intention and support for the organization.
Employees, alumni, members of professional bodies and other organizational members; adapted for team, occupational and brand identification by changing the referent.
United States. Translated and used worldwide; the referent-swapping convention makes it easy to adapt, but adapted versions should be re-validated.