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Rhonda G Craven1, Marjorie Seaton1, Alexander S Yeung1
11 Australian Catholic University, Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|June 18, 2015
Summary
This study developed the Attitude to Non-Violence Scale (ANVS) for youth. Findings reveal gender and grade differences in cognitive and affective non-violence attitudes, informing targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Attitude and self-perception research are crucial for understanding youth behavior.
- Developing reliable instruments to measure attitudes towards non-violence is essential for intervention and prevention programs.
- Previous research highlights the need for nuanced measurement of attitudes, considering cognitive and affective components.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Attitude to Non-Violence Scale (ANVS) for assessing adolescents' attitudes.
- To examine gender and grade-level differences in cognitive and affective non-violence attitudes among high school students.
- To provide an easily administered tool for educational settings, particularly in high-risk areas.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Attitude to Non-Violence Scale (ANVS) based on attitude and self-perception research.
- Confirmatory factor analysis with within-construct and between-construct validation on a sample of 727 Australian high school students.
- Scale equivalence tests across gender and grade levels, followed by structural equation modeling to analyze attitude differences.
Main Results:
- The ANVS demonstrated robust psychometric properties, with two valid sub-scales: Cognitive (proactive understanding) and Affective (non-endorsement of violence).
- Scale equivalence confirmed the sub-scales' applicability across gender and grade levels.
- Structural equation modeling indicated that boys exhibited less cognitive support for non-violence, while senior-grade girls showed less affective positivity towards non-violence.
Conclusions:
- The ANVS is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring youth attitudes towards non-violence.
- Findings suggest tailored interventions: focusing on cognitive aspects for boys and maintaining/enhancing affective attitudes for maturing girls.
- The ANVS is suitable for educational settings, especially in violence-prevalent areas, to guide positive youth development and violence prevention efforts.
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