The Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire: Construct and Convergent Validity to Measure Impulsive and Premeditated Aggression among Spanish Adolescents

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Manuel Andreu ◽  
M. Elena Pena ◽  
Carolina Marin ◽  
J. Martin Ramirez
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Proactive Aggression ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire

Psychometric Properties of the Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire Among a Sample of Detained and Community Girls

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 531-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Pechorro ◽  
Rachel E. Kahn ◽  
James V. Ray ◽  
Adrian Raine ◽  
Rui Abrunhosa Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Proactive Aggression ◽  
Female Youth ◽  
Alcohol And Drug Use ◽  
Adolescent Aggression ◽  
Forensic Samples ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
Structure Measurement

Research on adolescent aggression often distinguishes between reactive and proactive aggression, but there is limited knowledge regarding the application or measurement of these subtypes of aggression among female youth, especially forensic samples of female youth. Drawing on 377 girls (103 selected from forensic settings and 274 selected from school settings) from Portugal, the current study is the first to simultaneously examine the psychometric properties of the Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire (RPQ) in incarcerated girls and community girls. The results support the use of the RPQ in terms of its two-factor structure, measurement invariance, internal consistency, convergent validity, discriminant validity, and known-groups validity. Significant associations were found with several criterion-related variables such as age of criminal onset, age of first problem with the law, conduct disorder, crime severity, violent crimes, and alcohol and drug use. Findings are discussed in terms of the use of the RPQ among incarcerated girls and community girls.

The Reactive–Proactive Aggression Questionnaire: Validation Among a Portuguese Sample of Incarcerated Juvenile Delinquents

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (13) ◽  
pp. 1995-2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Pechorro ◽  
James V. Ray ◽  
Adrian Raine ◽  
João Maroco ◽  
Rui Abrunhosa Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Offenders ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Proactive Aggression ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Heroin Use ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
Additional Support

The aim of the present study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Reactive–Proactive Aggression Questionnaire (RPQ) among a forensic sample of incarcerated male juvenile offenders ( N = 221). The Portuguese version of the RPQ demonstrated promising psychometric properties, namely, in terms of factor structure, internal consistency, convergent validity, discriminant validity, and concurrent validity that generally justifies its use among this population. Statistically significant associations were found with conduct disorder, age of criminal onset, age of first problem with the law, crime seriousness, physical violence use in committing crimes, alcohol use, cannabis use, cocaine/heroin use, and having unprotected sex. The findings provide additional support for the extension of the RPQ across different cultures, ethnic groups, and samples.

Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire--French Version

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Suter ◽  
Sandrine Pihet ◽  
Sébastien Urben
Keyword(s):  
Proactive Aggression ◽  
French Version ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire

Structural analysis of the Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire in population exposed to armed conflicts.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Gómez ◽  
José David López Hincapié ◽  
Luz Stella Giraldo Cardona ◽  
Juan E. Ugarriza ◽  
Eduar Herrera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Proactive Aggression ◽  
Armed Conflicts ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire

scholarly journals The relationship between reactive and proactive Aggression and emotional and behavioral difficulties: Criterion validity of the Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire (RPQ) among preadolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 2553
Author(s):  
Aslı Uz Baş ◽  
İrfan Yurdabakan
Keyword(s):  
Stepwise Regression ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Proactive Aggression ◽  
Behavioral Difficulties ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
School Students ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties ◽  
Reactive And Proactive Aggression ◽  
The Relationship

The present study aimed to assess the criterion validity of the Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire (RPQ) in a Turkish sample of preadolescents. Participants consisted of 379 middle school students (190 boys and 189 girls) aged 11 to 15 years. In this study, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used as the criterion instrument. Findings from stepwise regression analysis revealed that conduct problems were the strongest predictor of both reactive and proactive aggression. Additionally, reactive aggression was uniquely predicted by emotional symptoms and hyperactivity, whereas proactive aggression was uniquely predicted by prosocial behavior. Our results indicate that the RPQ has acceptable criterion validity for use in Turkish preadolescents.

Reactive–Proactive Aggression Questionnaire--Portuguese Version

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Pechorro ◽  
Lara Ayala-Nunes ◽  
Rachel Kahn ◽  
Cristina Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Proactive Aggression ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire

scholarly journals Factorial analysis and invariance by sex and age of the Anger Rumination Scale ARS Spanish version

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 475-482
Author(s):  
Ronald Toro ◽  
Juan García-García ◽  
Flor Zaldívar-Basurto
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Proactive Aggression ◽  
Anger Rumination ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
Reactive And Proactive Aggression ◽  
Perseverative Thinking ◽  
Probabilistic Sample

La rumiación ira es pensamiento perseverativo sobre un evento personalmente significativo ocurrido a la persona o las demás que conlleva a la ira y se constituye como factor de riesgo para la agresión. El objetivo fue realizar un análisis factorial confirmatorio e invarianza por sexo y edades de la Anger Rumination Scale [ARS]. Se conformó una muestra no probabilística de 640 personas con entre 18 y 63 años (M = 31.07, SD = 11.27), agrupadas por sexos (252 hombres, 378 mujeres) y edades (278 menores de 25 años, 352 mayores de 25 años). Los instrumentos fueron el ARS y el cuestionario de agresión reactiva y proactiva RPQ. Se encontró que el ARS presenta un ajuste favorable en un modelo de cuatro factores correlacionados con covarianzas residuales. A su vez, resultó invariante entre sexos y edades luego de imponer restricciones progresivas en el modelo confirmado, y presentó correlaciones significativas con la agresión reactiva y proactiva como evidencias de la validez de criterio predictivo. Se concluyó que el ARS presenta indicadores adecuados de fiabilidad y validez para ser usado en el contexto colombiano. Anger rumination is perseverative thinking about a personally significant event that occurred to the person or others that leads to anger and constitutes a risk factor for aggression. The aim was to perform a confirmatory factor analysis and invariance by sex and age of the Anger Rumination Scale [ARS]. A non-probabilistic sample of 640 people between 18 and 63 years old (M = 31.07, SD = 11.27), grouped by sex (252 men, 378 women) and ages (278 under 25 years old, 352 over 25 years old) was formed. The instruments were the ARS and the RPQ reactive and proactive aggression questionnaire. It was found that the ARS presents a favorable fit in a four-factor model correlated with residual covariances. In turn, it was invariant between sexes and ages after imposing progressive restrictions on the confirmed model and presented significant correlations with reactive and proactive aggression as evidence of the validity of predictive criteria. It was concluded that the ARS presents adequate indicators of reliability and validity to be used in the Colombian context.

scholarly journals The Aggression Questionnaire: A Validation Study in Student Samples

2002 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana García-León ◽  
Gustavo A. Reyes ◽  
Jaime Vila ◽  
Nieves Pérez ◽  
Humbelina Robles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Anger Expression ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Survey Form ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Activity Survey ◽  
Hostility Scale

The goal of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Aggression Questionnaire (AQ) in Spain. The AQ is a 29-item instrument designed to measure the different dimensions of the hostility/anger/aggression construct. It consists of 4 subscales that assess: (a) anger, (b) hostility, (c) verbal aggression, and (d) physical aggression. In Study 1, reliability, construct validity, and convergent validity were evaluated in a group of 384 male and female university students. Test-retest reliability was evaluated using a group of 154 male and female university students. The results of the factor analysis were similar to the scale structure claimed for this instrument. The subscales also showed internal consistency and stability over time. The AQ and its subscales were also compared with the scales and subscales of the Spielberger State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI), the Cook-Medley Hostility Scale (Ho), the Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory (BDHI), and the Jenkins Activity Survey-Form H (JASE-H). The results show that the AQ evaluates some aspects of anger, such as Anger-Trait and Anger-Out, rather than other elements, such as Anger-In or Anger-State. In Study 2, two new male groups were used to evaluate the criterion validity of the AQ: 57 prison inmates and 93 university students, finding that this instrument discriminated between the scores obtained by common offenders and university students.

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