The belief in a just world: an examination of reliability estimates across three measures

J Pers Assess. 2008 Jul;90(4):399-401. doi: 10.1080/00223890802108238.

Abstract

In this study, we utilized reliability generalization procedures to examine internal consistency estimates across 3 scales measuring the belief in a just world. The distribution of reliability estimates for the measures suggest low to moderate ranges of internal consistency reliability coefficients. The Global Belief in a Just World Scale (Lipkus, 1991) produced the highest average reliability score (alpha = .81) compared to the Just World Scale (Rubin & Peplau, 1973; alpha = .64) and the Just World Scale Revised (Rubin & Peplau, 1975; alpha = .68).

MeSH terms

  • Attitude*
  • Humans
  • Reproducibility of Results*
  • Social Justice*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires / standards*