Advancing the Measurement of Violence: Challenges and Opportunities

Authors

John H. Grych, Marquette UniversityFollow
Sherry L. Hamby, Sewanee: The University of the South

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

6 p.

Publication Date

10-2014

Publisher

American Psychological Association

Source Publication

Psychology of Violence

Source ISSN

2152-0828

Original Item ID

doi: 10.1037/a0037886

Abstract

Our understanding of the causes and consequences of violence depends on accurately defining and measuring the constructs we study. Although the methods used most often in violence research have led to a wealth of important findings, the field is ripe for both reflection and innovation. The purpose of this special issue is to highlight critical measurement issues in the study of violence and to describe innovative approaches that will move this research forward. In this Introduction to the special issue, we identify 3 challenges for the valid measurement of violence—defining constructs, accurately capturing responses in scoring, and diversifying measurement methods—and discuss how the 8 studies that constitute the issue address these challenges and identify promising directions for future work.

Comments

Accepted version. Psychology of Violence, Vol. 44, No. 4 (October 2014): 363-368. DOI.© 2019 American Psychological Association. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Grych, John H. and Hamby, Sherry L., "Advancing the Measurement of Violence: Challenges and Opportunities" (2014). Psychology Faculty Research and Publications. 142.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/psych_fac/142