Punitivism can be defined as the collective preference for punitive measures and increased control over criminals. Understanding punitivism from a psychological perspective involves examining how individuals make decisions based on their beliefs, experiences, and emotions. The punitivism scale developed by Roberts et al. (2011) comprises seven items in a five-point Likert format, designed to assess individuals’ support for harsher punishments for criminal behavior. However, this construct has received limited attention in psychology, and no validated scale has yet been applied in the Argentine context. This study aims to adapt and validate the Roberts et al. punitivism scale for use in Argentina. A pilot study was conducted with a sample of 401 individuals, and an exploratory factor analysis was carried out. A subsequent final study involved a different sample of 458 participants, in w...