Scale Overview
The Distributive and Procedural Justice Scale was developed by Joy, V. L., & Witt, L. A. (1992). It is designed to measure Organizational Justice. The scale is intended for use with Employees / Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 6 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Procedural Justice, Distributive Justice.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Procedural Justice |
1,2,3 |
3 |
| Distributive Justice |
4,5,6 |
3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Definitely disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neither agree nor disagree, 4 = Agree, 5 = Definitely agree.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 3 to 15. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Perception of Justice (Subscale Score): 3 – 7
- Moderate Perception of Justice (Subscale Score): 8 – 11
- High Perception of Justice (Subscale Score): 12 – 15
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Procedural Justice alpha = .86; Distributive Justice alpha = .70.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.