Validating the Brief Anger and Aggression Questionnaire (BAAQ) on a Correctional Population: Evidence from Minnesota

Key Points

• Validation of the Brief Anger and Aggression Questionnaire shows high reliability and validity in measuring these constructs.
• Safety assessments indicate strong internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.89 for the questionnaire used across diverse inmate groups.
• The observational analysis investigates psychological assessments conducted in Minnesota's correctional facilities and how they relate to inmate behavior.
• Findings support the use of the BAAQ for targeted interventions, but further research in varied correctional environments is recommended.