Attitudes Toward Guns and Violence Questionnaire (ATGVQ)

The ATGVQ measures the attitudes of young people, ages 6 to 29, toward guns, physical aggression, and interpersonal conflict. Composed of just 26 items and written at a third-grade reading level, this unique self-report inventory can be administered in just 5 to 10 minutes. ATGVQ items focus on violence-related issues, with an emphasis on guns. (The test form is titled ?What?s Your Opinion??) In addition to a total score, the test yields scores for the following sub-scales: