National Violence Against Women Survey – Stalking Module (NVAWS-S)
Measures the lifetime prevalence of experiencing stalking and harassing behaviors.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The National Violence Against Women Survey – Stalking Module (NVAWS-S) was developed by Patricia Tjaden, Nancy Thoennes (1998). It is designed to measure Stalking Victimization. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 8 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous Yes/No format.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 8. Interpretation guidelines:
- No stalking behaviors reported: 0 – 0
- Stalking behaviors reported (further assessment of frequency and fear required to meet full stalking criteria): 1 – 8
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not reported.
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.