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Aggression Questionnaire

The Aggression Questionnaire is a 34-item self-report measure that assesses physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility. It was revised from the widely used Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory. The questionnaire provides scores on 5 scales and a total score, and has norms for individuals aged 9 to 88 based on a sample of over 2,000. It has acceptable validity and the subscales show good internal reliability ranging from 0.55 to 0.94. Administration takes about 10 minutes and a master's degree is required to interpret results.

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Aggression Questionnaire

The Aggression Questionnaire is a 34-item self-report measure that assesses physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility. It was revised from the widely used Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory. The questionnaire provides scores on 5 scales and a total score, and has norms for individuals aged 9 to 88 based on a sample of over 2,000. It has acceptable validity and the subscales show good internal reliability ranging from 0.55 to 0.94. Administration takes about 10 minutes and a master's degree is required to interpret results.

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Searchable Inventory of Instruments


Assessing Violent Behavior and Related Constructs in Children and Adolescents

Aggression Questionnaire
General Information
The Aggression Questionnaire is a full revision of the Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory, a widely-used measure assessing hostility and
aggression. Its 34 items are scored on the following five scales: Physical Aggression, Verbal Aggression, Anger, Hostility, and Indirect
Aggression. A Total score is also provided, along with an Inconsistent Responding Index (a form of a lie scale). Standardization is based on a
sample of 2,138 individuals, aged 9 to 88, and norms are presented in three age sets: 9 to 18, 19 to 39, and 40 to 88. The norms and reliability
information presented below are based on the 9-18 year old set where n=1,062.

Number of Versions: 1
Version: Aggression Questionnaire
Author(s): Arnold H. Buss and W. L. Warren
Date of Publication: 2000
Material(s) Needed for Test: Instrument
Manual: Available
Time to Administer: 10 minutes
Charge for one form or kit: Yes

Purpose and Nature of Test


Construct(s) Measured: Aggression, Violence, Anger
Population for which
Age Range: 9 through 88 years old
designed:
Method of Administration: Group and Individual
Source of Information: Self
Subtests and Scores: Physical Aggression, Verbal Aggression, Anger, Hostility, and Indirect Aggression
Number of Items: 34
Type of Scale: Likert

Technical Evaluation
Norms:

Sample Size: 1,062


Population: Nonclinical population sample recruited from schools, churches, temples and community centers.
Culture/
African-American, Asian-American, Caucasian, Hispanic/Latino, Native-American, Other
ethnicity:
SES Level: Low to High

Reliability:

Psychometric information: Provided for Subscales.


The range of Test-Retest Value: Not assessed
The range of Inter-rater reliability: Not assessed
The range of Internal consistency: 0.55 to 0.94

Validity:

Criterion validity was assessed and found to be acceptable.

Practical Evaluation
Scoring Procedure: Manual and Computer Scoring
Examiner Qualifications and Training Required: Masters Degree
Permission Required to Use Instrument: Yes
If yes, by whom: Western Psychological Services

Notes

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Original Reference
Buss, Arnold H., Ph.D. & Warren, W.L., Ph.D. (2000). Aggression Questionnaire: Manual. Los Angeles, CA: Western Psychological Services.
(s):
Other Reference(s) Archer, J., Kilpatrick, G., & Bramwell, R. (1995). Comparison of two aggression inventories. Aggressive Behavior, 21, 371-380.
:
Buss, A. H., & Perry, M. (1992). The Aggression Questionnaire. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 63 (3), 254-459.

Contact
Organization: Western Psychological Services
Address: 12031 Wilshire Boulevard
City: Los Angeles
State: CA
Zip: 90025-1251
Phone: (800) 648-8857
Fax: (310) 478-7838
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.wpspublish.com

Last updated by Violence Institute of New Jersey: July 2006

Violence Institute of New Jersey at UMDNJ

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