Attitude Toward Violence Scale – ATVS

Q: How many questions does the Attitude Toward Violence Scale – ATVS have?

The Attitude Toward Violence Scale – ATVS contains 6 items and takes approximately 2 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Attitude Toward Violence Scale – ATVS scored?

Scores range from 6 to 30. Interpretation levels: Low endorsement of violence (6-13), Moderate endorsement of violence (14-21), High endorsement of violence (22-30).

Q: Is the Attitude Toward Violence Scale – ATVS free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Attitude Toward Violence Scale – ATVS was developed by Bosworth & Espelage (1995). It is designed to measure Attitude toward violence. The scale is intended for use with Middle school students, grades 6-8.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 6 items.

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neither, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly agree.

The scale includes 2 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.

Scoring

Items are summed to produce a total score.

Total scores range from 6 to 30. Interpretation guidelines:

Low endorsement of violence: 6 – 13
Moderate endorsement of violence: 14 – 21
High endorsement of violence: 22 – 30

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.