RWA Scale

The Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) Scale is a psychometric instrument measuring individual differences in right-wing authoritarianism, a psychological construct encompassing authoritarian submission, conventionalism, and aggression. It is notable for producing some of the strongest and most replicated findings in behavioral science.

Claims that use this term

• A shared psychological trait connects RWA Scale items despite diverse content
• RWA Scale findings rank among the strongest and most replicated results in behavioral science