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Vengefulness and Forgiveness Questionnaire Test

In 4 minutes, see how strongly you lean toward revenge versus forgiveness in conflict. Get clear scores that guide therapy goals and support healthier relationships.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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47/70
Forgiveness (F)
Assesses the tendency to let go of resentment and refrain from holding grudges or seeking revenge.
Low forgiveness
Moderate forgiveness
High forgiveness
10 – 34: Low forgiveness | 35 – 53: Moderate forgiveness | 54 – 70: High forgiveness
A score of 47 falls in the Moderate forgiveness range, suggesting a generally forgiving stance with some situations where letting go of resentment may still be challenging.
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61/70
Vengefulness (V)
Measures the tendency to respond to perceived hurt or injustice with a desire for retaliation.
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Moderate
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10 – 19: Low | 20 – 42: Moderate | 43 – 70: High
A score of 61 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced inclination toward seeking retribution and holding onto grievances when wronged.
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After betrayal or conflict
41%OF USERS
People who were hurt by a partner, friend, or colleague take it to понять whether they are stuck in resentment or ready to forgive.
Couples and relationship repair
34%OF USERS
Those trying to rebuild trust in a relationship use it to see how revenge impulses and forgiveness affect closeness and communication.
Therapy and self-growth seekers
25%OF USERS
People working on emotional regulation and personal change take it to spot tendencies that may block progress and well-being.
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Forgiveness (F)
Average
51.8
Normal range
43.1 — 60.5
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70
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Vindictiveness (V)
Average
39.9
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30.7 — 49.1
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70
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures two tendencies: retaliatory attitudes (vindictiveness) and willingness to let go of resentment (forgiveness). These tendencies can be related but are scored separately.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 20 items.
How should responses be selected?
Choose the option that best reflects typical attitudes and reactions, not an ideal response. Answer all items using the same response scale.
How are results reported and interpreted?
Two separate scores are produced, one for vindictiveness and one for forgiveness. Higher scores indicate a stronger tendency on that dimension.
Can a person score high on both vindictiveness and forgiveness?
Yes. The two dimensions are assessed independently, so both can be high, both can be low, or they can differ.
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Questionnaire on Vengefulness and Forgiveness Test

Vengefulness and Forgiveness Questionnaire Test

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This measure assesses individual differences in retaliatory attitudes and dispositional forgiveness in response to interpersonal offenses. The Vengefulness and Forgiveness Questionnaire provides a brief self-report method for estimating the extent to which a person endorses revenge as a justified response versus a tendency to forgive.

The instrument consists of 20 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Items are rated to yield separate indices reflecting vengefulness and forgiveness, which may co-occur or vary independently. It may be used in clinical or research settings to support case formulation and to monitor patterns relevant to conflict, resentment, and reconciliation. The Vengefulness and Forgiveness Questionnaire was developed by Everett L. Worthington Jr. and Michael E. McCullough.

Author: Everett L. Worthington Jr., Michael E. McCullough
Literature: McCullough, M. E., Worthington, E. L., & Rachal, K. C. Interpersonal forgiving in close relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1997.; Stuckless, N., & Goranson, R. The vengeance scale: Development of a measure of attitudes toward revenge. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality. 1992.
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