Where Does Violence Begin?

A 12-axis self-assessment exploring your sensitivity to different dimensions of harm, coercion, and structural violence.

This instrument maps your ethical orientation across twelve axes of violence perception. It is not a test with right or wrong answers — it is a mirror for how you see harm in the world.

  • 72 questions, 12 axes of ethical sensitivity
  • Takes approximately 15-20 minutes
  • There are no right or wrong answers
Methodology

This instrument maps ethical sensitivity across 12 axes, each capturing a distinct dimension of how people perceive harm, coercion, and structural violence. It is not a psychological test and does not diagnose anything.

How it works

72 questions (6 per axis) using 7-point scales tailored to each question. Some items are reverse-scored to detect acquiescence bias. Each axis includes one control item to check for thoughtful engagement.

Scoring

Each axis score is the average of its 5 scored items (excluding the control). Reverse-scored items are inverted (8 minus the raw score). Higher scores indicate greater sensitivity to that dimension of harm.

Limitations

This is a self-report instrument with no external validation study. Scores reflect self-perception, not objective sensitivity. Cultural context significantly affects interpretation. The framework was designed as an exploratory and educational tool, not a psychometric instrument.