The Norwegian Computerized Adaptive Test of Personality Disorder–Static Form (CAT-PD-SF): Reliability, Factor Structure, and Relationships With Personality Functioning

Assessment ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 585-595
Author(s):  
Jens C. Thimm
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Brief Symptom Inventory ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Computerized Adaptive Test ◽  
Reliability Factor ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
Personality Functioning ◽  
Adaptive Test ◽  
Static Form

The Computerized Adaptive Test of Personality Disorder–Static Form (CAT-PD-SF) is a self-report inventory developed to assess pathological personality traits. The current study explored the reliability and higher order factor structure of the Norwegian version of the CAT-PD-SF and the relationships between the CAT-PD traits and domains of personality functioning in an undergraduate student sample ( N = 375). In addition to the CAT-PD-SF, the short form of the Severity Indices of Personality Problems and the Brief Symptom Inventory were administered. The results showed that the Norwegian CAT-PD-SF has good score reliability. Factor analysis of the CAT-PD-SF scales indicated five superordinate factors that correspond to the trait domains of the alternative DSM-5 model for personality disorders. The CAT-PD traits were highly predictive of impaired personality functioning after controlling for psychological distress. It is concluded that the CAT-PD-SF is a promising tool for the assessment of personality disorder traits.

Factor Structure and Convergent Validity of the Portuguese version of the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems – 32

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Faustino ◽  
António Branco Vasco
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Interpersonal Problems ◽  
Brief Symptom Inventory ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Reactivity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Inventory Of Interpersonal Problems ◽  
Interpersonal Styles

Abstract The identification of dysfunctional patterns in individuals’ interpersonal interactions is a cornerstone of psychotherapy. The Inventory of Interpersonal Problems (IIP-32) is one of the most used measures to explore individuals’ interpersonal styles. However, an IIP-32 Portuguese version is missing. Therefore, this study describes a preliminary psychometric study of an IIP-32 Portuguese version in a nonclinical sample. In a cross-sectional correlational design, 250 participants (M age = 20.67, SD = 4.88, males = 33, females = 217) were assessed with self-report questionnaires. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), convergent, and divergent validities of the IIP-32 were tested with the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI). Relationships with symptomatology were also tested with the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-53). The EFA showed a theoretically coherent eight-factor structure. Almost all of the IIP-32 subscales were positively correlated with personal discomfort and with BSI-53 subscales. Vindictive/self-centred, socially inhibited, domineering/controlling and self-sacrificing subscales predicted symptomatology. Promising preliminary psychometric properties were found that may support the IIP-32 as a reliable instrument to assess interpersonal styles. However, more research is required to deepen the analysis of the IIP-32 in the Portuguese population.

MCMI-II Personality Traits Associated with the MMPI-2 Masculinity-Femininity Scale

Assessment ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-136
Author(s):  
Mark A. Blais
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Behavioral Correlates ◽  
Personality Functioning ◽  
T Score ◽  
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory ◽  
Paranoid Personality Disorder ◽  
Personality Disorder Scales ◽  
Report Measure

There has been limited research into the behavioral correlates associated with the Masculinity-Femininity ( Mf) scale of the MMPI (and the MMPI-2). In this study, both the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory—II (MCMI-II), a frequently used self-report measure of personality functioning, and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory–2 (MMPI-2) were administered to a group of 76 female psychiatric inpatients. The sample was divided based upon MMPI-2 Mf scale T scores. Subjects with a T score >50 were assigned to the high- Mf group ( n = 28), whereas subjects with a T score >50 were assigned to the low- Mf group ( n = 48). The two groups were compared across the 13 personality disorder scales of the MCMI-II. The results showed that subjects in the high- Mf group had significantly higher scores on the MCMI-II Narcissistic, Antisocial, Aggressive/Sadistic, and Paranoid personality disorder scales. A correlational analysis revealed that the MMPI-2 Mf scale was significantly correlated with these four MCMI-II personality disorder scales. These results are discussed in light of their clinical implications and the limitations of the study.

scholarly journals Commentary_on_Hussey&Hughes(2020)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunike Wetzel ◽  
Brent Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Structural Validity ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Personality Psychology ◽  
Reliability Factor ◽  
Psychological Scales ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Hussey and Hughes (2020) analyzed four aspects (internal consistency, test-retest reliability, factor structure, and measurement invariance) relevant to the structural validity of psychological scales in 15 self-report questionnaires and concluded that social and personality psychology has a “hidden invalidity” problem. We argue that their argument that the field ignores structural validity (hence “hidden”) is incorrect because many published papers specifically investigate the measurement properties of instruments applied in social and personality psychology. Furthermore, we show that the models they used to test structural validity do not match the construct space for many of the measures. Lastly, we argue that their conclusion that measures are invalid based on a pass/fail decision for measurement invariance is overly simplistic. Rather, partial measurement invariance and the effect size of the noninvariance should be considered. Moving forward, we think it would be important for all researchers to more actively engage with prior measurement research, know the limits of existing measures, and invest in a deeper examination of the psychometric properties of their own measures in each of their studies.

scholarly journals The Portuguese Version of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 258-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui C. Campos ◽  
Bruno Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Beck Depression Inventory ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Reliability Factor ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
Validity Data ◽  
Portuguese Version

Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) is one of the most popular and widely investigated instruments for assessing the severity of depressive symptomatology. The authors developed a Portuguese version of the inventory. This paper presents two studies: one with a college student sample (n = 547) and another with a community sample (n = 200). Reliability, factor structure, and validity data were obtained. The Portuguese version presents a good internal consistency, a factor structure very similar to the one obtained by Beck, Steer, and Brown (1996 ) with the original version, and presents an adequate convergent validity with the Center for Epidemiologic Studies of Depression Scale. Confirmatory factor analysis provides support for the fit of a two-factor model.

scholarly journals An Investigation on the Factor Structure of Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test in Indian Student Sample

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Thiruchelvi Arunachalam ◽  
Dr. Yogesh Palanichamy
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Intelligence Test ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Structure Model ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
Indian Student ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Schutte et. al., (1998) developed and validated a measure of emotional intelligence called as SSEIT. From a pool of 62 items, Schutte et. al., (1998) extracted 33 items which were proposed to be homogenous in nature. In simple words, uni-dimensionality has been identified in Schutte et. al., (1998)’s work. This study attempts to find the factor structure of SSEIT in the Indian sample. Using exploratory factor analysis, a four factor structure model of SSEIT is reported. A four factor model has been hypothesized, which is tested using confirmatory factor analysis. The model is found to be fit with the necessary indices falling within the acceptable limits.

Computerized Adaptive Test of Personality Disorder

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard J. Simms ◽  
Lewis R. Goldberg ◽  
John E. Roberts ◽  
David Watson ◽  
John Welte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Computerized Adaptive Test ◽  
Adaptive Test
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