Attitudes Toward Guns and Violence Questionnaire (ATGVQ)
Ages: 6 to 29 years
Admin Time: 5-10 minutes
Format: Self-report
Scores: provide total score, plus scores for 4 subscales
Complete Kit: Includes 25 AutoScore Answer Forms; Manual; 50 Aggressive Behavior Checklists (25 Teacher Forms; 25 Student Forms)
The ATGVQ measures the attitudes of young people, ages 6 to 29, toward guns, physical aggression, and interpersonal conflict. Composed of just 26 items and written at a third-grade reading level, this unique self-report inventory can be administered in just 5 to 10 minutes. ATGVQ items focus on violence-related issues, with an emphasis on guns. (The test form is titled "What's Your Opinion") In addition to a total score, the test yields scores for the following sub-scales:
