Collective Contempt Scale

Instructions: Contempt is an emotion defined as feelings of dislike, disrespect, or superiority. Please rate the following items about your feelings with your (Insert Group) in mind, that is, being a(n) (Insert Group).

1. I feel my group is superior to some other groups.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

2. I feel contempt because some other groups have inferior morals compared to my group.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

3. Some other groups are fake and hypocritical while my group is genuine.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

4. I feel contempt for some other groups because they have poor ethics.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

5. I feel some other groups are not worth my group’s attention.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

Cite: Reysen, S., Puryear, C., Katzarska-Miller, I., Kamble, S. V., & Vithoji, N. (2014). Socio-structural intergroup characteristics and group-based emotions in three countries.International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 43, 239-252.

Korean Translation by Sungik Hu