Analysis

The questionnaire usually consists of a series of statements or questions to which participants are asked to respond, typically on a Likert scale, e.g., from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). These statements concern general perceptions and beliefs about people and society, such as trust, honesty, cooperation, etc.

Purpose

The main purpose of the questionnaire is to record and quantify individuals’ general perceptions regarding human nature and social relationships. This can help researchers better understand how these beliefs influence social interactions and behavior.

Scoring

Scoring is usually done by analyzing participants’ responses to each statement or question. Scores are collected and a total index is calculated that represents the individual’s general perception of people. Subscores may also be analyzed to identify specific tendencies or patterns in participants’ perceptions. For example, a typical statement in the questionnaire might be: “Most people are trustworthy.” Participants would rate this statement on a scale from 1 to 5, depending on how much they agree or disagree.

References

Banta, T. J. (1961). Social attitudes and response styles. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 21, 543–557.
Robinson, John P., & Shaver, Phillip R. (1969). Measures of Political Attitudes. Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.