Psychometric properties of the German version of the Youth Psychopathic traits Inventory – short version

Abstract Background The aim of the current study is to examine the psychometric properties of the German Version of the Youth Psychopathic traits Inventory-Short Version (YPI-S). Methods A sample of 856 adolescents (age: 15–19) from the German-speaking part of Switzerland was included. All participants completed the 50-item YPI, of which we derived the 18 items of the YPI-S. Furthermore, participants completed the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument-Version-2 (MAYSI-2), as well a self-report delinquency questionnaire. Results We were able to replicate a three-factor structure and found moderate to good internal consistency for the total score as well as for the three dimensions of the YPI-S. Measurement invariance across gender was established. Furthermore, we found positive small to medium correlations with both internalizing and externalizing mental health problems, substance abuse problems, and offending behavior. Conclusions Our results suggest that the German version of the YPI-S is a reliable and valid screening instrument for psychopathic traits in both boys and girls from the general population in the German-speaking part of Switzerland.

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Psychometric Properties of the Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory Triarchic Scales and Its Short Version in Chinese Male Juvenile Offenders

Journal of Personality Assessment ◽

10.1080/00223891.2020.1752700 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jie Luo ◽

Meng-Cheng Wang ◽

Xintong Zhang ◽

Jiaxin Deng ◽

Dongrong Huang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Juvenile Offenders ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Psychopathic Traits ◽

Short Version ◽

Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory ◽

Chinese Male

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Validity of the Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory–Short Version in Justice-Involved and At-Risk Adolescents

Assessment ◽

10.1177/1073191117700723 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 479-491 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Christopher T. A. Gillen ◽

Emily A. M. MacDougall ◽

Adelle E. Forth ◽

Christopher T. Barry ◽

Randall T. Salekin

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Factor Model ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

The United States ◽

Psychopathic Traits ◽

Self Report ◽

Short Version ◽

Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory ◽

Interviewer Ratings ◽

At Risk Adolescents

The current study examined the reliability and validity of the Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory–Short Version (YPI-S) in two different samples of at-risk adolescents enrolled in a residential program ( n = 160) and at a detention facility ( n = 60) in the United States. YPI-S scores displayed adequate internal consistency and were moderately associated with concurrent scales on other self-report psychopathy measures and externalizing behaviors. YPI-S scores were moderately related to interviewer-ratings of the construct using the four-factor model of the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version. Findings suggest that the YPI-S may be a clinically useful and valid tool for the assessment of psychopathic traits in juvenile settings. This may be particularly true given the differential predictive utility of each of its dimensions.

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The Factor Structure and Construct Validity of the Short Version of the Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory in Two Independent Samples of Nonreferred Adolescents

Assessment ◽

10.1177/1073191115593628 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (6) ◽

pp. 683-697 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Andrea Fossati ◽

Antonella Somma ◽

Serena Borroni ◽

Fernanda Frera ◽

Cesare Maffei ◽

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Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Big Five ◽

Factor Model ◽

Psychopathic Traits ◽

Self Report ◽

Short Version ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory

To assess the internal consistency, factor structure, and construct validity of the Italian translation of the Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory–Short Version (YPI-S), both the YPI-S and its full version, the YPI, as well as self-reports of delinquency, aggression, and Big Five domains, were administered to two independent samples ( N = 868 and N = 881) of Italian community, nonreferred adolescents. The internal consistency of the YPI-S was adequate, and confirmatory factor analyses showed a good fit of the theoretical three-factor model of the YPI-S in both samples. Hierarchical regression models suggested the same pattern of associations with self-report measures of delinquency and aggression for the YPI-S and YPI, although the YPI was a better predictor of Big Five domains than the YPI-S. The findings support the internal consistency, factor validity, and construct validity of the YPI-S.

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Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory - Short Version among Portuguese Youth

Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment ◽

10.1007/s10862-017-9597-7 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 39 (3) ◽

pp. 486-497 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Pedro Pechorro ◽

Diana Ribeiro da Silva ◽

Daniel Rijo ◽

Rui Abrunhosa Gonçalves ◽

Henrik Andershed

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Psychopathic Traits ◽

Short Version ◽

Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory

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Validation of a German Version of Kelley’s (1992) Followership Questionnaire

Psychological Test Adaptation and Development ◽

10.1027/2698-1866/a000005 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Mirko Ribbat ◽

Stefan Krumm ◽

Joachim Hüffmeier

Keyword(s):

Critical Thinking ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

German Version ◽

Active Engagement ◽

Factorial Structure ◽

Research And Practice ◽

German Speaking ◽

Leadership Research

Abstract. While most leadership research takes the perspective of leaders influencing their followers, more recent research focused on the question how followers may influence their leaders. Kelley’s (1992) followership questionnaire was the first to assess followership behavior. To provide a basis for further research on followership in German-speaking countries, we conducted two studies to establish the psychometric properties of a German version of Kelley’s questionnaire. In Study 1, we explored the factorial structure of our translation in a heterogeneous employee sample ( N = 451). In Study 2, we tested for convergent, discriminant, and criterion-related validity in another heterogeneous employee sample ( N = 413). The results indicate satisfactory psychometric properties for two followership dimensions (i.e., active engagement and independent, critical thinking). Correlations of these two followership dimensions with other constructs were mostly in line with our expectations. We discuss the usefulness of the German followership questionnaire for research and practice.

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Validación de la versión breve en español de la Escala UPPS-P de impulsividad para niños y adolescentes (BUPPS-P NA)

Revista de Psicopatología y Psicología Clínica ◽

10.5944/rppc.26249 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 175

Author(s):

Florencia Caneto ◽

Angelina Pilatti ◽

Marcos Cupani ◽

Ricardo Marcos Pautassi

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Self Report ◽

Spanish Version ◽

Short Version ◽

Biological Sex ◽

Trait Impulsivity

Validation of the Spanish version of the brief UPPS-P Impulsivity Scale for children and adolescents (BUPPS-P NA)Abstract: The Scale of Impulsivity for Children and Adolescents (UPPS-P NA) is a self-report instrument that assesses the impulsivity trait in children and adolescents. However, the UPPS-P NA does not have a short version in Spanish. The present study aimed to develop and validate a short Spanish version of the UPPS-P NA (BUPPS-P NA). First, the UPPS-P NA questionnaire was adapted to Spanish and validated in a sample of 257 children and adolescents (M age = 12.87, SD = 5.64; 61.9% female). Then, the BUPPS-P NA was developed and validated in a sample of 1777 children and adolescents (M age = 12.59, SD = 1.37; 54.2% women). The invariance of the BUPPS-P NA as to biological sex was evaluated also. The UPPS-P NA and BUPPS-P NA scales showed an adequate fit to the data. Also, the BUPPS-P NA Scale was invariant across sex. In summary, the BUPPS-P NA Scale presents adequate psychometric properties to measure the impulsivity trait in children and adolescents.Keywords: Trait impulsivity; childhood; adolescence; validity; reliability; invariance across sex.Resumen: La Escala de Impulsividad para Niños y Adolescentes (UPPS-P NA) es un instrumento de autoinforme que mide los rasgos de impulsividad en niños y adolescentes. Sin embargo, no posee una versión breve en español. El objetivo de este trabajo fue desarrollar y validar una versión breve (BUPPS-P NA) y en español de la UPPS-P NA. Para ello, primero se adaptó al español el cuestionario UPPS-P NA y se validó en una muestra de 257 niños y adolescentes (Medad = 12.87, DT = 5.64; 61.9% mujeres). Posteriormente, se desarrolló y validó el cuestionario BUPPS-P NA en una muestra de 1777 niños y adolescentes (Medad = 12.59, DT = 1.37; 54.2% mujeres). También se evaluó la invariancia del BUPPS-P NA en cuanto al sexo biológico. Los cuestionarios UPPS-P NA y BUPPS-P NA presentaron un ajuste adecuado a los datos. Asimismo, el cuestionario BUPPS-P NA resultó invariante en función del sexo. En resumen, la escala de impulsividad BUPPS-P NA presenta adecuadas propiedades psicométricas para medir impulsividad rasgo en niños y adolescentes.Palabras clave: impulsividad rasgo; niñez; adolescencia; validez; fiabilidad; invarianza en función del sexo.

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