The Aggression Questionnaire: A Validation Study in Student Samples

The goal of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Aggression Questionnaire (AQ) in Spain. The AQ is a 29-item instrument designed to measure the different dimensions of the hostility/anger/aggression construct. It consists of 4 subscales that assess: (a) anger, (b) hostility, (c) verbal aggression, and (d) physical aggression. In Study 1, reliability, construct validity, and convergent validity were evaluated in a group of 384 male and female university students. Test-retest reliability was evaluated using a group of 154 male and female university students. The results of the factor analysis were similar to the scale structure claimed for this instrument. The subscales also showed internal consistency and stability over time. The AQ and its subscales were also compared with the scales and subscales of the Spielberger State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI), the Cook-Medley Hostility Scale (Ho), the Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory (BDHI), and the Jenkins Activity Survey-Form H (JASE-H). The results show that the AQ evaluates some aspects of anger, such as Anger-Trait and Anger-Out, rather than other elements, such as Anger-In or Anger-State. In Study 2, two new male groups were used to evaluate the criterion validity of the AQ: 57 prison inmates and 93 university students, finding that this instrument discriminated between the scores obtained by common offenders and university students.

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Beliefs and Fears Underlying Type a Behaviour

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1984.54.2.655 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 54 (2) ◽

pp. 655-662 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Ronald J. Burke

Keyword(s):

Social Learning ◽

University Students ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Type A ◽

Learning Model ◽

Jenkins Activity Survey ◽

Male And Female ◽

Cognitive Social Learning ◽

Activity Survey

Price proposed that Type A behaviour allows individuals to cope with fears and anxieties engendered by beliefs they develop about their environment through socialization. This study tests her cognitive social-learning model of Type A behaviour by developing measures of beliefs and fears and validating them against a standardized Type A measure, Jenkins Activity Survey. 153 male and female university students of administration responded to questionnaires, assessing 3 beliefs, 4 fears, and 4 aspects of Type A behaviour. Measures of beliefs and fears had desirable psychometric properties and produced modest relationships with Jenkins' scores.

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Relation of Depression to Anger and Hostility Constructs

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1987.61.1.87 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 61 (1) ◽

pp. 87-90 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

Mary Kay Biaggio ◽

William H. Godwin

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Anger Expression ◽

The State ◽

Trait Anger ◽

Sense Of Control ◽

The Relationship ◽

Hostility Scale

To understand better the relationship between depression and various constructs of anger and hostility, 112 university students were administered the MMPI Depression scale, the Hostility and Direction of Hostility Questionnaire, the Overcontrolled Hostility Scale, the Anger Expression Scale, and the State-Trait Anger Scale. Among depressed subjects there was a more intense experience of hostility, particularly inwardly directed hostility, and a diminished sense of control over anger or a disinclination to manage anger.

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A Psychometric Analysis of the Greek Career Adapt-Abilities Scale in University Students

International Journal of Psychological Studies ◽

10.5539/ijps.v10n3p95 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 95 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Despina Sidiropoulou-Dimakakou ◽

Katerina Mikedaki ◽

Katerina Argyropoulou ◽

Andronikos Kaliris

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Career Adaptability ◽

Four Dimensions ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Analysis Models ◽

Validation Research

Based upon substantial research on career adaptability, and on specific cross-cultural validation research of the Career Adapt-abilities Scale (CAAS) (Savickas & Porfeli, 2012) we recruited a sample of Greek university students (Ν = 452) in order to test further the Greek form of the scale. Confirmatory Factor Analysis models showed that the four-factor structure was supported for the Greek form, comprising four dimensions: concern, control, curiosity, and confidence. The original six items per dimension structure was also maintained. Internal consistency estimates were satisfactory, and test-retest reliability reached acceptable levels. Indications of convergent validity were found as CAAS positively correlated with self-esteem. To further explore for the construct validity of the scale score differences by gender and year of studies were also examined. Overall, the observed differences were found to be in the expected direction. This validity study indicates that CAAS may be safely applied to the Greek students.

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PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE ANOMIA QUESTIONNAIRE (AQ)

SOCIETY INTEGRATION EDUCATION Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference ◽

10.17770/sie2017vol1.2291 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 580

Author(s):

Jeļena Ļevina ◽

Kristīne Mārtinsone

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Multidimensional Model ◽

Goal Clarity ◽

Cultural Isolation ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

High Internal Consistency ◽

Different Dimensions ◽

Components Analysis ◽

Test Retest Reliability

The purpose of this research was to develop the Anomia Questionnaire (AQ), which measures different dimensions of anomia and is based on the Levina, Martinsone, and Kamerade (Ļevina, Mārtinsone, & Kamerāde, 2015c, 2016a) integrative multidimensional model of anomia, as well as to determine its psychometric properties. The AQ was developed in Latvian. The sample consisted of 210 Latvian inhabitants aged from 19 to 58 years (27.6 % male, 72.4 % female). The factorial validity of the AQ was established using principal components analysis with Varimax rotation; this yielded six factors, which can be interpreted as Social Distrust (C1), Lack of Goal Clarity (C2), Generalized Sense of Meaninglessness (C3), Cultural Isolation (C4), Deviation from Prescribed Rules or Customs (C5), and Estrangement to Others (C6). All the AQ scales had high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha varied from .73 to .86). The reaction and discrimination indices satisfied the accepted psychometric criteria. The further stage of the AQ development would be the confirmatory factor analysis in broader international sample, the concurrent and convergent validity establishing, and test-retest reliability examination.

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Subclinical Sadism and the Dark Triad

Journal of Individual Differences ◽

10.1027/1614-0001/a000284 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 127-133 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Laura K. Johnson ◽

Rachel A. Plouffe ◽

Donald H. Saklofske

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

University Students ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Dark Triad ◽

Antisocial Personality ◽

Factor Solution ◽

Online Study ◽

Antisocial Personality Traits

Abstract. The Dark Triad is a constellation of three antisocial personality traits: Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. Recently, researchers have introduced a “Dark Tetrad” that includes subclinical sadism, although others suggest considerable overlap between psychopathy and sadism. To clarify the position of sadism within the Dark Triad, an online study was conducted with 615 university students. Exploratory factor analysis revealed that a six-factor solution fit the data best, representing Machiavellianism, psychopathy, physical sadism, verbal sadism, narcissism, and vicarious sadism. Furthermore, convergent validity was supported through sadism’s correlations with the HEXACO personality traits. The results support sadism’s inclusion within the Dark Tetrad as a unique construct but with some conceptual overlap with psychopathy.

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Development of the Fear of Intimacy Components Questionnaire (FICQ)

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000238 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 302-309 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Maria Pedro Sobral ◽

Maria Emília Costa

Keyword(s):

Convergent Validity ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

Dimensional Structure ◽

Future Research ◽

Fear Of Intimacy ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

New Instrument ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract. We developed a new instrument designed to measure fear of intimacy in romantic relationships. We suggest assessing fear of intimacy through two dimensions: self-revelation and dependence. The Fear of Intimacy Components Questionnaire (FICQ) was validated across three studies in which a 10-item solution systematically emerged. Consistently with a two component perspective, a two-factor solution fitted data the best: fear of losing the self (FLS) and fear of losing the other (FLO). Qualitative analyses verified content validity. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses tested the factor structure. Multigroup analyses supported the structural invariance across gender, age, and relationship status. Both factors showed adequate discriminant validity and internal consistency, and good 3-week period test-retest reliability. Associations between the FICQ and insecure attachment orientations demonstrated convergent validity. The association between the FICQ and relationship satisfaction above and beyond a preexisting measure offered criterion validity. By going beyond traditional self-revelation-focused conception of fear of intimacy, that is, by proposing a bi-dimensional structure to fear of intimacy, we believe that this new measure will contribute to future research on fear of intimacy.

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