Tool Description

The BAAA-19 is a psychometric tool designed to assess individuals’ beliefs about aggression and alternative coping strategies. It consists of 19 questions that explore individuals’ attitudes and perceptions regarding the use of aggression and non-aggressive alternatives in various situations.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data collected through the BAAA-19 are analyzed to identify trends and patterns in beliefs about aggression. The analysis may include statistical methods to assess group differences or explore the relationships between beliefs about aggression and other psychological or social variables.

Objective

The primary objective of the BAAA-19 is to understand individuals’ beliefs about aggression and promote the understanding of non-aggressive conflict resolution strategies. The tool is often used in research settings to identify attitudes toward aggression and compare perceptions across different social and cultural groups.

Calibration

The BAAA-19 is scored using a Likert scale, where participants rate each statement based on their level of agreement or disagreement. The scores are combined to provide an overall picture of an individual’s beliefs about aggression and its alternatives. Higher scores may indicate greater acceptance of aggressive strategies, while lower scores suggest a preference for non-aggressive alternatives.

Bibliography

Dodge, K. A., & Coie, J. D. (1987). Social-Information-Processing Factors in Reactive and Proactive Aggression in Children’s Peer Groups. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 53(6), 1146-1158.

Huesmann, L. R., & Guerra, N. G. (1997). Children’s Normative Beliefs About Aggression and Aggressive Behavior. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 72(2), 408-419.

Bandura, A. (1973). Aggression: A Social Learning Analysis. Prentice Hall.

Crick, N. R., & Dodge, K. A. (1994). A Review and Reformulation of Social Information-Processing Mechanisms in Children’s Social Adjustment. Psychological Bulletin, 115(1), 74-101.

Berkowitz, L. (1993). Aggression: Its Causes, Consequences, and Control. McGraw-Hill.