Distributive and Procedural Justice Scale
Measures employee perceptions of fairness in organizational decisions (distributive justice) and the level of input they have in those decisions (procedural justice).
Scale Development & Technical Details
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: 3 – 6
- Moderate perception of justice: 7 – 11
- High perception of justice: 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.