ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
The Gun Beliefs Scale: Development of a New Measure of Gun Beliefs
- Rachel Wamser Nanney
University Of Missouri St. Louis - John Nanney
University of Missouri-St. Louis - Joseph Constans
Southeastern Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a comprehensive and psychometrically sound tool to measure gun perceptions, the Gun Beliefs Scale (GBS). Preliminary psychometrics properties of the GBS and data will be presented. The GBS may be useful in researching gun behavior, aggression, and gun violence.
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