Instrument for Reactive and Proactive Aggression – IRPA
Measures the frequency of reactive and proactive aggressive behaviors in children and adolescents.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Instrument for Reactive and Proactive Aggression – IRPA was developed by Carolien Rieffe, Els Broekhof, Marieke Kouwenberg, J. Faber, M. Tsutsui, & B. GüroÄŸlu (2016). It is designed to measure Reactive and Proactive Aggression. The scale is intended for use with Children and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 36 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Reactive Aggression, Proactive Aggression.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Reactive Aggression | 1,2,6,7,8,12,13,14,18,19,20,24,25,26,30,31,32,36 | 18 |
| Proactive Aggression | 3,4,5,9,10,11,15,16,17,21,22,23,27,28,29,33,34,35 | 18 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point frequency scale (1 = Never to 5 = Always).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.