Conflict Resolution Style Scale – CRSS
Measures adolescents' styles of handling conflict situations, specifically assessing verbal and physical aggression tendencies.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Conflict Resolution Style Scale – CRSS was developed by Slaby, R. G., & Guerra, N. G. (1988). It is designed to measure Conflict Resolution Style. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents (specifically males aged 12-16).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 25 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Verbal Aggression, Physical Aggression, Alternative Response.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Aggression | 1,6,11,16,21 | 5 |
| Physical Aggression | 5,10,15,20,25 | 5 |
| Alternative Response | 2,3,4,7,8,9,12,13,14,17,18,19,22,23,24 | 15 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous Yes/No format.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 10. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Aggressive Tendency: 0 – 3
- Moderate Aggressive Tendency: 4 – 6
- High Aggressive Tendency: 7 – 10
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.