Psychometric properties of the Aggression Questionnaire: A replication in a sample of partner-assaultive men in psychological treatment
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Natalia Redondo1, M E Peña, José L Graña
1Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
Background:
The Aggression Questionnaire (Buss & Perry, 1992) is one of the most widely used validated self-report measures to assess aggression. This study analyzes the factorial structure, internal consistency, and convergent validity of the AQ in a Spanish sample with high levels of violence.
Method:
The questionnaire was administered to 767 partner-assaultive men undergoing psychological treatment.
Results:
The results of the confirmatory factor analysis supported the four-factor structure. Also, positive correlations between the AQ and other instruments measuring aggression were found, finding that aggression and anger decrease with age in this sample.
Conclusions:
The results obtained showed that the AQ is a suitable instrument to assess aggression, anger, and hostility in partner-assaultive men.
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