Reactive-Proactive Aggression – FastTrack
Measures reactive and proactive aggression in children and adolescents.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Reactive-Proactive Aggression – FastTrack was developed by Kenneth A. Dodge, John D. Coie (1987). It is designed to measure Reactive and Proactive Aggression. The scale is intended for use with Children and adolescents (aged 4-18).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 26 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Reactive Aggression, Proactive Aggression.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Reactive Aggression | 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,21,23,25 | 12 |
| Proactive Aggression | 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,19,20,22,24,26 | 14 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Never, 1 = Hardly ever, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Always or almost 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.