Scale Overview
The Effort- and Valence-Based Just World Beliefs Scales – Chinese Version (EV-BJW-C) was developed by Cheng, Y., Nudelman, G., Otto, K., & Ma, J. (2023). It is designed to measure Just World Beliefs. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 9 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Effort-based belief in a just world (E-BJW), Valence-based belief in a just world (V-BJW).
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Effort-based belief in a just world (E-BJW) |
1,2,3,4,5 |
5 |
| Valence-based belief in a just world (V-BJW) |
6,7,8,9 |
4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 9 to 63. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low belief in a just world: 9 – 27
- Moderate belief in a just world: 28 – 45
- High belief in a just world: 46 – 63
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of E-BJW: .85, V-BJW: .85.
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.