Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire

What it measures

The most widely used multidimensional aggression measure in social psychology. Distinguishes physical and verbal aggression from the emotional state of anger and the cognitive component of hostility. Used in violence risk, media effects, and sports research.

Representative items

• Once in a while I can't control the urge to strike another person. (Physical)
• I tell my friends openly when I disagree with them. (Verbal)
• I flare up quickly but get over it quickly. (Anger)
• I am sometimes eaten up with jealousy. (Hostility)
• When frustrated, I let my irritation show. (Anger)

Citation

Buss, A.H., & Perry, M. (1992). The Aggression Questionnaire. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 63(3), 452–459.