Table 6.

Social Justice Scale (original and modified)

	Subscale	Item
1	Social Justice Attitudes	I believe that it is important to make sure that all individuals and groups have a chance to speak and be heard, especially those from traditionally ignored or marginalized groups*
2	Social Justice Attitudes	I believe that it is important to allow individuals and groups to define and describe their problems, experiences, and goals in their own terms*
3	Social Justice Attitudes	I believe that it is important to talk to others about societal systems of power, privilege, and oppression
4	Social Justice Attitudes	I believe that it is important to try to change larger social conditions that cause individual suffering and impede well-being*
5	Social Justice Attitudes	I believe that it is important to help individuals and groups to pursue their chosen goals in life
6	Social Justice Attitudes	I believe that it is important to promote the physical and emotional well-being of individuals and groups
7	Social Justice Attitudes	I believe that it is important to respect and appreciate people’s diverse social identities*
8	Social Justice Attitudes	I believe that it is important to allow others to have meaningful input into decisions affecting their lives*
9	Social Justice Attitudes	I believe that it is important to support community organizations and institutions that help individuals and group achieve their aims*
10	Social Justice Attitudes	I believe that it is important to promote fair and equitable allocation of bargaining powers, obligations, and resources in our society*
11	Social Justice Attitudes	I believe that it is important to act for social justice
12	Social Justice Perceived Behavioral Control	I am confident that I can have a positive impact on others’ lives
13	Social Justice Perceived Behavioral Control	I am certain that I possess an ability to work with individuals and groups in ways that are empowering*
14	Social Justice Perceived Behavioral Control	If I choose to do so, I am capable of influencing others to promote fairness and equality
15	Social Justice Perceived Behavioral Control	I feel confident in my ability to talk to others about social injustices and the impact of social conditions on health and well-being*
16	Social Justice Perceived Behavioral Control	I am certain that if I try, I can have a positive impact on my community*
17	Social Justice Subjective Norms	Other people around me are engaged in activities that address social injustices*
18	Social Justice Subjective Norms	Other people around me feel that it is important to engage in dialogue around social injustices
19	Social Justice Subjective Norms	Other people around me are supportive of efforts that promote social justice*
20	Social Justice Subjective Norms	Other people around me are aware of issues of social injustices and power inequalities in our society*
21	Social Justice Behavioral Intentions	In the future, I will do my best to ensure that all individuals and groups have a chance to speak and be heard*
22	Social Justice Behavioral Intentions	In the future, I intend to talk with others about social power inequalities, social injustices, and the impact of social forces on health and well-being*
23	Social Justice Behavioral Intentions	In the future, I intend to engage in activities that will promote social justice*
24	Social Justice Behavioral Intentions	In the future, I intend to work collaboratively with others so that they can define their own problems and build their own capacity to solve problems*

*Seventeen items were selected for this study