Ten questions explore attitudes toward revenge and the wish to get even after being hurt.
Method and research sourcesTen questions explore attitudes toward revenge and the wish to get even after being hurt.
Use the 10-item short version, with responses 1–7. Reverse items 1, 4 and 7 using 8 minus the response, then average all ten scores. The result ranges from 1 to 7.
The original publication and supporting material document the questionnaire and its scoring.
Gabriel L. H. Coelho, Renan P. Monteiro, Paul H. P. Hanel, Roosevelt Vilar, Valdiney V. Gouveia, Gregory R. Maio
Gabriel L. H. Coelho, Renan P. Monteiro, Paul H. P. Hanel, Roosevelt Vilar, Valdiney V. Gouveia, Gregory R. Maio
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The score does not predict an act of revenge or require you to forgive someone. A recent injury may affect answers. It is a reflection tool, not a judgment about whether your anger is justified.
