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Table 3 Varimax Rotated Component Matrix—CLVS-44 (11 Component, 44 Item)

From: Cumulative lifetime violence severity scale: development and initial testing among men

Scale Items

% of Variance

α

Rotated Component Matrix

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Lifetime Perpetrator Physical & Psychological Violence (not partner or work)

8.36

.85

           

Before the age of 18, at school, home or in the community (other than in a dating relationship or within a team/group), I physically threatened or was physically violent toward someone.

  

.740

          

Since the age of 18, other than in a dating or partner relationship, at work or as part of a team/group, I have physically threatened or physically hurt someone at home, or in public places, such as on the street, in bars, at sporting events or concerts.

  

.712

          

Before the age of 18, at school, home or in the (other than in a dating relationship or within a team/group), I yelled at, taunted, isolated, left out, put down, picked on, controlled or threatened someone.

  

.700

          

Before the age of 18, as a part of a team or group, I physically threatened or physically hurt someone in a way that ‘crossed the line’.

  

.638

          

Since the age of 18, other than in a dating or partner relationship, at work or as part of a team/group, I have yelled at, taunted, isolated, put down, picked on, controlled or threatened someone.

  

.632

          

Since the age of 18, as part of a team or group, I have physically threatened or physically hurt someone in a way that ‘crossed the line’.

  

.575

          

Childhood Target Physical & Psychological Peer/Team Violence

6.98

.86

           

Before the age of 18, as a part of a team or group, I was the target of criticism or comments from another child/peer that felt uncomfortable or that ‘crossed the line.’

   

.780

         

Before the age of 18, as part of a TEAM or GROUP, I was physically threatened or physically hurt by another child/peer in a way that ‘crossed the line.’

   

.766

         

Before the age of 18, at school, home or in the community (other than in a dating relationship or within a team/group), I was yelled at taunted, isolated, put down, picked on, or scared by another child/peer.

   

.765

         

Before the age of 18, at school, home or in the community (other than in a dating relationship or within a team/group), I was hit, kicked, slapped, burned, choked or physically hurt by another child/peer.

   

.743

         

Lifetime Perpetrator Sexual Violence

6.73

.80

           

Since the age of 18, as a part of a team or group, I have touched someone against their will in a sexual way or forced/pressured someone into sexual activity by using threats, physical force, pressure or drugs/alcohol.

    

.773

        

Before the age of 18, as a part of a team or group, I touched someone against their will in a sexual way or forced/pressured someone into sexual activity by using threats, physical force, pressure or drugs/alcohol.

    

.766

        

Before the age of 18, at school, home or in the community (other than in a dating relationship or within a team/group), I made someone take part in sexual activity or have sex against their will by using threats, physical force, pressure or drugs/alcohol.

    

.749

        

Since the age of 18, other than in a dating or partner relationship, at work or as part of a team/group, I have touched someone against their will in a sexual way or forced/pressured someone into sexual activity by using threats, physical force, pressure or drugs/alcohol.

    

.656

        

Since the age of 18, in a dating or partner relationship, I touched someone against their will in a sexual way or forced/pressured someone into sexual activity by using threats, physical force, pressure or drugs/alcohol.

    

.607

       

.331

Adult Target Psychological Violence Work, Messaging, Stalking

6.18

.78

           

Since the age of 18, at work I have been put down, overly criticized, controlled, isolated, or made to feel small

     

.661

       

Since the age of 18, at work I have been taunted, called names or treated meanly, based on my gender, sexual orientation, or other qualities.

     

.637

       

Since the age of 18, I have been the target of messages or photos that were meant to hurt, scare, control, or put me down (such as written notes, texts, or social media).

     

.634

       

Since the age of 18, I have been harassed or stalked.

     

.604

       

Since the age of 18, other than in dating or partner relationships, at work or within teams/groups, I have been yelled at, put down, isolated, controlled, or made to feel afraid.

     

.568

       

Childhood Target Sexual Violence

6.15

.80

           

Before the age of 18, I was touched against my will in a sexual way or forced or pressured into sexual activity by someone with power over me (such as, parent, caregiver, teacher, coach, or someone older).

      

.809

      

Before the age of 18, at school, home, or in the community (other than in a dating relationship or within a team/group), I was touched against my will in a sexual way or forced or pressured into sexual activity by another child/peer.

      

.720

      

Before the age of 18, as a part of a team or group, I criticized, or made comments that made someone feel uncomfortable or that ‘crossed the line’.

  

.381

   

.676

      

Before the age of 18, As part of a team or group, I was touched against my will in a sexual way or forced/pressured into sexual activity by another child/peer.

      

.667

      

Adult Target and Perpetrator Violence related to Nature of Work or Civil/Political Unrest

5.93

.81

           

Since the age of 18, my job (for example, military, police, health care) has required me to use physical violence to control a situation

       

.811

     

Since the age of 18, I have experienced physical violence due to the nature of my work, for example, military, policing, health care.

       

.804

     

Since the age of 18, I have been physically threatened or experienced physical violence in situations of unrest, such as civil and political conflicts (strikes, protests), jail, or war.

       

.703

     

Since the age of 18, I have physically threatened or been physically violent toward someone in situations of unrest, such as civil and political conflicts (strikes, protests), jail or war.

  

.364

    

.654

     

Lifetime Target Physical and Psychological Dating/Partner Violence

5.73

.78

           

Before the age of 18, I was hit, kicked, slapped, burned, choked or otherwise physically hurt by someone I dated.

        

.760

    

Before the age of 18, I was yelled at, put down, isolated, made to feel afraid or controlled by someone I dated.

        

.721

    

Since the age of 18, in a dating or partner relationship, I have been hit, kicked, slapped, burned, choked or otherwise physically hurt.

        

.675

    

Since the age of 18, in a dating or partner relationship, I have been yelled at, put down, isolated, controlled, or made to feel afraid.

     

.375

  

.655

    

Lifetime Target Family Physical Violence

5.44

.78

           

Before the age of 18, I saw violence (such as bullying, threats, physical or sexual assault, or harassment) among my family members, or those I lived with.

         

.723

   

Since the age of 18, I have seen violence (such as bullying, threats, physical or sexual assault, or harassment) among my family members, or those I lived with.

         

.651

   

Since the age of 18, I have been hit, kicked, slapped, burned, choked or otherwise physically hurt by a caregiver or family member (other than a partner).

         

.634

   

Before the age of 18, I was hit, kicked, slapped, burned, choked or otherwise physically hurt by someone with power over me (such as, parent, caregiver, teacher, coach, or someone older).

   

.404

     

.607

   

Lifetime Perpetrator Stalking and Messaging

5.21

.72

           

Since the age of 18, I have sent written notes, texts or messages or photos by social media to hurt, put down, scare or control someone.

          

.722

  

Since the age of 18, I have harassed or stalked another person

          

.693

  

Before the age of 18, I harassed or stalked another person.

          

.625

  

Before the age of 18, I sent written notes, texts, or messages or photos by social media to hurt, put down, scare, or control another person.

          

.568

  

Adult Perpetrator Psychological Workplace Violence

3.70

.69

           

Since the age of 18, at work I have taunted, called names, or treated someone meanly based on their gender, sexual orientation, or other qualities.

           

.750

 

Since the age of 18, at work I have put down, overly criticized, controlled, isolated, or made someone feel small.

           

.717

 

Lifetime Perpetrator Physical Dating/Partner Violence

3.68

.69

           

Since the age of 18, In a dating or partner relationship, I have hit, kicked, slapped, burned, choked or otherwise physically hurt my partner.

            

.815

Before the age of 18, I hit, kicked, slapped, burned, choked or otherwise physically hurt someone I dated.

            

.657