Analysis

The Revised Pro-victim Scale (RPS) is designed to assess individuals’ tendencies to support or defend victims, as well as their attitudes toward justice and victim restoration. The purpose of the scale is to measure the degree of empathy or support individuals show toward victims and to identify factors that influence their stance.

Objective

The primary goal of the RPS is to evaluate individuals’ inclination to support victims and promote protection and restoration for those who have experienced injustice or mistreatment. This may include assessing preferences for restorative policies, sensitivity to justice-related issues, and the sense of personal responsibility to advocate for victims.

Scoring

The RPS typically includes a series of statements or questions that participants rate on a Likert scale, often from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). The questions address various aspects of victim support, such as:
Compassion and understanding
Support for policies or recovery programs
Sense of personal responsibility
Sensitivity to injustice
The total score is calculated by summing the scores of individual items.

References

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