Tolerance for Disagreement Scale

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

10 minutes

External Cost

No

Source

Teven, J. J., Richmond, V. P., & McCroskey, J. C. (1998). Measuring tolerance for disagreement. Communication Research Reports, 15, 209-217.

This instrument measures willingness to listen to speakers who disagree with one's views and the ability to see lively exchange of differing views as a positive thing. It is a fifteen question Likert-style instrument.