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The reactive–proactive aggression questionnaire: validation among a Portuguese sample of incarcerated juvenile delinquents
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Abstract(s)
The aim of the present study was to examine the psychometric properties of
the Reactive–Proactive Aggression Questionnaire (RPQ) among a forensic
sample of incarcerated male juvenile offenders (N = 221). The Portuguese
version of the RPQ demonstrated promising psychometric properties,
namely, in terms of factor structure, internal consistency, convergent validity,
discriminant validity, and concurrent validity that generally justifies its use
among this population. Statistically significant associations were found with
conduct disorder, age of criminal onset, age of first problem with the law,
crime seriousness, physical violence use in committing crimes, alcohol use,
cannabis use, cocaine/heroin use, and having unprotected sex. The findings
provide additional support for the extension of the RPQ across different
cultures, ethnic groups, and samples.
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Keywords
Youth violence Violent offenders Alcohol and drugs
Citation
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 32(13), 1995-2017
Publisher
Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada