Analysis

The term “alienation through rejection” refers to the estrangement of an individual or a group of individuals due to systematic or repeated rejection by their social environment or relationships. This form of alienation may arise from various causes, such as differences in ideology, culture, appearance, social skills, or personal beliefs. When a person feels they are consistently rejected, they may develop feelings of frustration, anxiety, and sadness, leading to isolation and detachment from others. This process reinforces the sense of not belonging, reducing self-esteem and negatively affecting mental health. Within the broader social fabric, alienation through rejection may result in social exclusion and tension, undermining cohesion and solidarity within the community.

Objective

The purpose of this questionnaire is to gain a deeper understanding of the psychological and social consequences of systematic rejection of individuals or groups. Specifically, it seeks to highlight how this form of rejection affects individuals’ sense of belonging, self-esteem, and mental health, as well as to explore the broader social consequences, such as increased social isolation and tension. Through this analysis, the aim is to propose ways of reducing alienation by strengthening social cohesion and solidarity, as well as by providing psychological support to individuals experiencing rejection.

Calibration

The AVR-63 questionnaire consists of 63 items, which are rated as follows:
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = I’m not sure, but I rather agree
4 = I’m not sure, but I rather disagree
5 = Disagree
6 = Strongly disagree

References

Struening, Elmer & Richardson, Arthur H. (1965). A Factor Analytic Exploration of Alienation, Anomia and Authoritarianism Domain. American Sociological Review, 30(5), 768–776.
Robinson, John P., & Shaver, Phillip R. (1969). Measures of Political Attitudes. Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Knapp, Ronald James. (1971). A factor analytic study of Alienation, Anomia, and Authoritarianism and their relationship to the tendency to Discriminate in a southern college population. Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University.
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