Transgression-Related Interpersonal Motivations Scale – TRIM-12
Measures transgression-related interpersonal motivations, specifically avoidance and revenge, to assess interpersonal forgiveness.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Transgression-Related Interpersonal Motivations Scale – TRIM-12 was developed by Michael E. McCullough, K. Chris Rachal, Steven J. Sandage, Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Susan Wade Brown, Timothy L. Hight (1998). It is designed to measure Interpersonal Forgiveness. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Revenge Motivation, Avoidance Motivation.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Revenge Motivation | 1,2,3,4,5 | 5 |
| Avoidance Motivation | 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | 7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 12 to 60. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Avoidance/Revenge (High Forgiveness): 12 – 24
- Moderate Avoidance/Revenge (Moderate Forgiveness): 25 – 48
- High Avoidance/Revenge (Low Forgiveness): 49 – 60
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Avoidance α = .85-.93, Revenge α = .85-.90.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.