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Attitudes toward violence scale: psychometric properties with a high school sample
M Meghan Davidson1, Gary L Canivez
1University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0345, USA. mdavidson2@unl.edu
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|June 5, 2012
Summary
This study validated the Attitudes Toward Violence Scale (ATV) in high school students, identifying a three-factor structure. Findings indicate males score higher on violence attitudes, suggesting targeted prevention strategies for youth violence.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Youth violence is a significant societal issue requiring effective measurement tools.
- Psychometrically sound instruments are crucial for advancing research and intervention in youth violence prevention.
- The Attitudes Toward Violence Scale (ATV) is a key measure needing further validation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the factor structure of the Attitudes Toward Violence Scale (ATV).
- To assess the psychometric properties of the ATV in a high school student population.
- To investigate potential sex-based differences in attitudes toward violence.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was employed.
- The study sample comprised 359 high school students.
- Scale factor structure invariance was tested across sex.
Main Results:
- A robust three-factor structure for the ATV was identified.
- The identified factor structure demonstrated invariance across male and female students.
- Males consistently scored significantly higher on all three ATV factors and the total score.
Conclusions:
- The ATV is a psychometrically sound measure for assessing youth attitudes toward violence.
- The findings highlight the need for gender-sensitive approaches in youth violence prevention.
- Further research utilizing the ATV is recommended to refine understanding and intervention strategies.
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