Brief Description
The Gottman Control, Fear, Suicide Potential, and Acts of Physical Aggression Questionnaire is used to assess presence of aggression and control in relationships as well as associated fear and suicidality. It helps clinicians assess the presence of features of intimate partner violence, such as controlling behaviors, fear, and physical aggression, as well as presence of suicidal ideation. There are four sections of the Aggression Questionnaire: Control, Fear, Suicide Potential, and Actions of Physical Aggression. A score is produced for each section as well as a broad total score inclusive of all sections.
Assessment Administration Type
Self-Report
Number of questions
44
Age Range for Administration
18+
Recommended Frequency of Administration
No recommended standard frequency; Blueprint recommends every 6 months or as clinically indicated.
Summary of Scoring and Interpretations
Items in the Control, Fear, and Suicide Potential sections have response options of “Yes” or “No,” with “Yes” being scored as 1 and “No” scored as 0. The Acts of Physical Violence section is scored as follows:
Response for Acts of Physical Violence | Score |
Yes, without injury | 1 |
Yes, with injury | 2 |
No | 0 |
Blueprint produces individual total scores for each section, as well as an overall total score, with higher scores reflecting greater severity of concerns related to aggression.
Section (i.e., Subscale) | Corresponding Items |
Control | 1-7 |
Fear | 8-10 |
Suicide Potential | 11-17 |
Acts of Physical Violence | 18-44 |
Blueprint Adjustments
Due to current formatting limitations on the platform, the section headings are not displayed when completing the assessment on Blueprint. Instructions for the sections have been incorporated into the question itself when appropriate.
Clinical Considerations
Estimated Completion Time: 12-24 minutes.
The Aggression Questionnaire should not replace a complete clinical evaluation. It may be employed as part of an initial screening to guide a clinician in risk and suicide assessment and to help stratify patients into categories of risk.
The Aggression Questionnaire has not been examined in empirical research studies, and therefore should be used with caution as an adjunct to support treatment and evaluation.
Citation
Gottman, J. M., & Gottman, J. S. (2000). Control, fear, suicide potential, and acts of physical aggression questionnaire.
Relevant Articles + Further Resources
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