Violence-Related Attitudes and Beliefs: scale construction and psychometrics |
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Authors: | Brand Pamela A Anastasio Phyllis A |
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Institution: | State University of New York College at Oswego, 13126, USA. brand@oswego.edu |
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Abstract: | The 50-item Violence-Related Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (V-RABS) includes three subscales measuring possible causes of violent behavior (environmental influences, biological influences, and mental illness) and four subscales assessing possible controls of violent behavior (death penalty, punishment, prevention, and catharsis). Each subscale demonstrates good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Thus, the V-RABS and its component subscales can be valuable research tools for understanding people's beliefs about the causes and controls of violent crime. |
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