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Background of the Aggression/Victimization Scale:
The Aggression/Victimization Scale is a tool used to measure the levels of aggression and victimization in a given situation. This scale is commonly used to assess the likelihood of physical, verbal, and psychological aggression or victimization in a variety of settings, including schools, workplaces, and homes. The Aggression/Victimization Scale is composed of three subscales: physical aggression, verbal aggression, and psychological aggression. Each subscale is composed of items that measure the frequency of aggressive or victimizing behaviors. For example, the physical aggression subscale includes items such as “hitting,” “pushing,” and “kicking.” The verbal aggression subscale contains items such as “name–calling,” “yelling,” and “threatening.” The psychological aggression subscale includes items such as “intimidation,” “manipulation,” and “humiliation.” The Aggression/Victimization Scale is a valuable tool for assessing the levels of aggression and victimization in a given situation. It is often used to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions designed to reduce aggression and victimization. For example, the Aggression/Victimization Scale has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of school–based violence prevention programs. The Aggression/Victimization Scale is a useful tool for researchers, educators, and clinicians. It can be used to evaluate the levels of aggression and victimization in a given situation, as well as to assess the effectiveness of interventions designed to reduce aggression and victimization.
Items of the Aggression/Victimization Scale:
Psychometric properties of the Aggression/Victimization Scale:
References of the Aggression/Victimization Scale:
Orpinas‚ P.‚ & Frankowski‚ R. (2001). The aggression scale: a self-report measure of aggressive behavior for young adolescents. Journal of Early Adolescence‚ 21(1):51-68.