Analysis

The Victimization Scale was designed to assess the victimization experiences that individuals undergo.

Purpose

The purpose of the Victimization Scale is to provide a comprehensive evaluation of individuals’ victimization experiences, to identify support needs, and to contribute to the development of prevention and intervention programs for addressing victimization.

Calibration

Participants are asked to respond based on their experiences using a 5-point Likert scale. The questions cover topics such as physical violence, emotional abuse, sexual assault, and online harassment.

References

Finkelhor, D., Turner, H., Ormrod, R., & Hamby, S. L. (2010). Trends in childhood violence and abuse exposure: Evidence from 2 national surveys. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 164(3), 238–242.
Hamby, S., Finkelhor, D., Turner, H., & Ormrod, R. (2010). The overlap of witnessing partner violence with child maltreatment and other victimizations in a nationally representative survey of youth. Child Abuse & Neglect, 34(10), 734–741.
Koss, M. P., Gidycz, C. A., & Wisniewski, N. (1987). The scope of rape: Incidence and prevalence of sexual aggression and victimization in a national sample of higher education students. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 55(2), 162–170.