.. _OSS (Ostracism Short Scale): OSS (Ostracism Short Scale) ============================ **Short Description:** This module includes a four-item scale which assesses ostracism in the SOEP-IS, and thus allows for investigating how ostracism influences several aspects of human behavior and affective experiences. **Methodological Details:** Respondents should assess four items such as "Others ignore me" or "Others exclude me from conversations." .. csv-table:: :file: csv/OSS (Ostracism Short Scale).csv :header-rows: 1