Examining the Caring-Uncaring Emotional (CUE) Inventory as a Measure of Affective, Callous-Unemotional Psychopathy Traits in a Community Sample of Adults

Affective-interpersonal features such as callousness, meanness, or interpersonal antagonism, are regarded as essential to psychopathy. It has been proposed that assessment of the affective dimension of psychopathy may be relevant for risk assessment purposes and for intervention and treatment purposes. It may be constructive to have available brief measures of the affective dimension of psychopathy in both youth and adult populations. The current study represents a second validation study of a new, brief, self-report measure of the affective dimension of psychopathy in adults and potentially in adolescents. A study of the Caring-Uncaring Emotional (CUE) Inventory was conducted with 121 men and women recruited from a community sample. The CUE was found to have high internal consistency reliability (α = .93), and was found to have high correlations with multiple subscale measures of callous affect from established psychopathy measures developed for adults and for youths. The CUE was found to have a high, inverse association with a measure of empathy. The CUE also was found to have a moderate, positive association with a measure of Antisocial Intent. An Exploratory Factor Analysis suggested a three-factor solution, with the first factor accounting for 36.3% of the variance in scores, with high to very high loadings on 15 items. The first factor appeared to represent a robust measure of callousness in adults in a community sample. The second and third factors may tap into lack of close attachment and indifference/emotional detachment as conceptualized in other psychopathy measures. Further study of the CUE is needed to better clarify the latent structure of this scale. The CUE should be further studied for its relationships with other psychopathy measures and personality and behavioral variables. The strong associations between the CUE and two youth psychopathy measures in the current study which included young adults warrants its study in youth samples, including juvenile offenders.

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The Caring-Uncaring Emotional (CUE) Inventory: A Pilot Study of a New Measure of Affective Psychopathy Traits

International Journal of Psychological Studies ◽

10.5539/ijps.v8n4p1 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Robert A. Semel

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Community Sample ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Self Report ◽

Affective Dimension ◽

Behavioral Traits ◽

Preliminary Validation ◽

High Internal Consistency ◽

Report Measure

<p>An affective dimension of psychopathy, e.g., callousness, lack of empathy, unemotional responsiveness, is essential to the study and understanding of psychopathy. It may be advantageous to have available brief measures of the affective dimension that may be utilized with adults and/or youths. The current study aims to provide preliminary validation of a new, brief, self-report measure of the affective dimension of psychopathy that may be suitable in the study of both adults and adolescents. A pilot study of the Caring-Uncaring Emotional (CUE) Inventory was conducted with 155 men and women recruited from a community sample. The 23-item CUE Inventory was found to have high internal consistency reliability (α = .91) and was found to have high correlations with an expanded, 36-item version of the Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scale (LSRP; Levenson, Kiehl, & Fitzpatrick, 1995), especially with the expanded LSRP Callous subscale (<em>r</em> = .85), thus supporting preliminary concurrent validity. The CUE was only modestly associated with the Antisocial subscale of the expanded LSRP, further supporting it as a measure of affective rather than behavioral traits. The CUE accounted for an additional 57% of the variance in LSRP total scores after controlling for demographic variables. An Exploratory Factor Analysis suggested a three-factor solution, with the first factor accounting for approximately 37% of the variance in scores and with high to very high loadings on this factor, which appears, tentatively, as a good measure of callousness. In conclusion, the CUE may function as an operational representative of callousness in adults in a community sample. Further study is needed to better clarify the latent structure of this scale and to determine its associations with other similar measures of the affective dimension of psychopathy and with other external correlates. The potential application of this measure in youths remains to be studied.</p>

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The Associations Among Callous-Unemotional Traits, Worry, and Aggression in Justice-Involved Adolescent Boys

Clinical Psychological Science ◽

10.1177/2167702618766351 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (5) ◽

pp. 671-684 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Emily L. Robertson ◽

Paul J. Frick ◽

James V. Ray ◽

Laura C. Thornton ◽

Tina D. Wall Myers ◽

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Keyword(s):

Juvenile Offenders ◽

Self Report ◽

Additive Effects ◽

Cu Traits ◽

Callous Unemotional ◽

Callous Unemotional Traits ◽

Violence Severity ◽

Violent Offenses ◽

First Time ◽

Official Records

Previous research has reported that elevations on both callous-unemotional (CU) traits and anxiety (measured as trait worry) among adolescents are associated with a particularly severe pattern of aggressive behavior. In the current study, we tested whether elevated trait worry would add only to the prediction of less severe and reactive aggression assessed by self-report but not to more severe violence, proactive aggression, and official records of violent arrests. First-time male juvenile offenders ( N = 1,216) were assessed at 6-month intervals for 30 months. Contrary to predictions, our analyses found both CU traits and worry independently predicted self-reported violent offenses (regardless of violence severity) and aggression (both proactive and reactive) across 30 months after their first arrest. However, when using arrest records, only CU traits were associated with violent offenses. This suggests that the additive effects of anxiety and worry in predicting risk for later violence may be limited to self-report.

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Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Antisocial Process Screening Device

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology ◽

10.1177/0306624x15588903 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 60 (16) ◽

pp. 1856-1872 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Pedro Pechorro ◽

Victoria Hidalgo ◽

Cristina Nunes ◽

Lucía Jiménez

Keyword(s):

Juvenile Offenders ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Juvenile Offender ◽

Self Report ◽

Callous Unemotional ◽

Antisocial Process Screening Device ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Screening Device ◽

Forensic Sample

The main aim of the present study was to examine the factor structure, internal consistency, and some additional psychometric properties of the Antisocial Process Screening Device–Self-Report (APSD-SR) among a large forensic sample of incarcerated male juvenile offenders ( N = 438). The results, based on this forensic sample, support the use of the APSD-SR in terms of its factor structure, and internal consistency despite the fact an item had to be removed from the callous-unemotional (CU) dimension. Statistically significant positive associations were found with measures of psychopathic traits, CU traits, narcissism, and aggression, as well as negative associations with a measure of empathy. Findings provide support for the use of the APSD-SR among the incarcerated male juvenile offender population.

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The moderating effect of irrationality on the relationship between callous-unemotional traits and conduct problems in teenagers

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.1234 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (S1) ◽

pp. S349-S349

Author(s):

C. Costea

Keyword(s):

Conduct Problems ◽

Irrational Beliefs ◽

Positive Association ◽

Moderating Effect ◽

Self Report ◽

Significant Positive Association ◽

Callous Unemotional ◽

Callous Unemotional Traits ◽

Unemotional Traits ◽

The Relationship

The main objective of this study was the investigation of the moderation effect of irrationality on the relationship between callous-unemotional traits and conduct problems in youths, this last association having been demonstrated before in scientific research. The data was collected from 40 patients of a pediatric psychiatry clinic, during the last 18 months.We used the following instruments for measuring the main variables of the study: The Youth Self-Report (YSR, Achenbach, 1991) for the conduct problems, The Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits (ICU, Frick, 2004) and The Child and Adolescent Scale of Irrationality (CASI, Bernard and Cronan, 1999).The acquired data was analyzed with the SPSS 20 statistical software. First, we performed the descriptive statistics and then we conducted the hierarchical multiple regression analysis. The research design is predictive, moderation type.The results showed a significant positive association between callous-unemotional traits and conduct problems, a significant positive association between irrationality and conduct problems, no significant statistical association between callous-unemotional traits and irrational beliefs and no significant moderating effect of irrational cognitions on the relationship between callous-unemotional traits and conduct problems. Nonetheless, callous-unemotional traits and irrationality explain 49.5% of the variance of behavior problems.The results confirm the need of adapted individualized therapeutic strategies for children and adolescents with conduct problems, to address both their callous-unemotional traits and their irrational beliefs.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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Do incarcerated male juvenile recidivists differ from first-time offenders on self-reported psychopathic traits? A retrospective study

European Journal of Criminology ◽

10.1177/1477370818772774 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 413-431 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Pedro Pechorro ◽

Teresa Braga ◽

James V. Ray ◽

Rui Abrunhosa Gonçalves ◽

Henrik Andershed

Keyword(s):

Juvenile Offenders ◽

Psychopathic Traits ◽

Self Report ◽

Callous Unemotional ◽

Antisocial Process Screening Device ◽

Callous Unemotional Traits ◽

Crime Seriousness ◽

Different Dimensions ◽

Screening Device ◽

First Time

The current study analyzed the relation between recidivism and self-reported psychopathic traits, more specifically the callous-unemotional, impulsivity, and narcissism dimensions of the psychopathy construct. The Antisocial Process Screening Device – Self-Report (APSD-SR) and other self-report instruments independently measuring the three different dimensions of psychopathy (that is, Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits, Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-11, Narcissistic Personality-13) were completed by a sample of incarcerated male juvenile offenders ( N = 244) who were retrospectively classified as recidivists versus non-recidivists. The only statistically significant relation found between recidivism and self-reported psychopathic traits after controlling for age and socioeconomic status was with the impulsivity dimension of the APSD-SR. Additionally, results showed that recidivism was associated with alcohol use but not with drug use or crime seriousness.

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Correlates of Social Cognition and Psychopathic Traits in a Community-Based Sample of Males

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.656299 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Grace A. Carroll ◽

V. Tamara Montrose ◽

Tom Burke

Keyword(s):

Social Cognition ◽

Cognitive Performance ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Short Form ◽

Community Sample ◽

Psychopathic Traits ◽

Self Report ◽

Community Based ◽

Short Forms ◽

Emotional Detachment

Social cognition is the ability to identify, understand, and interpret mental states and emotions. Psychopathic traits are typically described in two ways; Primary: shallow affect, emotional detachment, and relationship difficulties, and Secondary Psychopathic Traits: antisocial traits, impulsiveness, and emotional dysregulation. People with high psychopathic traits tend to perform lower on measures of social cognition. This study investigated the relationship of social cognition (mentalising) to primary and secondary psychopathic traits in a non-clinical sample, and investigated the psychometric properties of the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET) Short Forms (A and B). A community-based male sample (N = 1,000; age range 18–78) was recruited through an online platform. Psychopathic traits were measured using Levenson, Kiehl, and Fitzpatrick's Self-Report Psychopathy Scale, and stratified into Primary and Secondary Psychopathic traits. Secondary validation of the RMET Short Forms was completed investigating scale reliability, and validity. Findings suggest excellent psychometrics in a large community cohort for the RMET Short Forms (A and B), with significant negative correlations on social cognitive performance and high self-report psychopathy. The item valence within the social cognitive measure (positive, negative, and neutral affect stimuli) was also examined, and correlated significantly with both Primary and Secondary Psychopathic traits. This study provides further validation of the RMET Short Forms (A and B), and adds to the literature on the scale by investigating performance on short-form specific valence. This study further suggests that in a non-clinical community sample of males, that higher psychopathic traits correlated significantly, and negatively, with social cognitive performance.

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Dimensions of Psychopathic Traits in a Community Sample

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000478 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Hedwig Eisenbarth ◽

Luna C. M. Centifanti

Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Antisocial Behavior ◽

Community Sample ◽

Psychopathic Traits ◽

Self Report ◽

Psychopathic Personality ◽

Callous Unemotional ◽

Psychopathic Personality Inventory ◽

Two Measures ◽

Antisocial Personality Traits

Abstract. There are valid measures of psychopathic traits in youth, such as the Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory (YPI). However, it is unclear how another self-report measure, which is based on a different conceptualization of psychopathy relates to the YPI in youth and to antisocial behavior. We therefore, compared the construct validity of two measures: the personality-based Psychopathic Personality Inventory-Revised (PPI-R) and the YPI – based on adult antisocial personality traits. First, both measures showed sufficient model fit and some overlap in their variance, particularly YPI impulsive-irresponsible and grandiose-manipulative factors with PPI-R self-centered impulsivity, as well as YPI callous-unemotional with PPI-R coldheartedness. We found that although overall delinquency was correlated with PPI-R and YPI subscales, only the self-centered impulsivity factor of the PPI-R and only the Impulsive-Irresponsibility domain of the YPI were statistically predictive of self-reported antisocial behavior. Thus, the PPI-R and the YPI both show moderate construct validity and criterion validity for use among young community adults.

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Relationship with Parents, Emotion Regulation, and Callous-Unemotional Traits in Adolescents’ Internet Addiction

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2018/7914261 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Carmen Trumello ◽

Alessandra Babore ◽

Carla Candelori ◽

Mara Morelli ◽

Dora Bianchi

Keyword(s):

Emotion Regulation ◽

Internet Addiction ◽

Community Sample ◽

Cognitive Reappraisal ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

Self Report ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Callous Unemotional ◽

Callous Unemotional Traits ◽

Unemotional Traits

The aim of this study was to investigate the associations of relationship with parents, emotion regulation, and callous-unemotional traits with Internet addiction in a community sample of adolescents. Self-report measures of relationship with parents (both mothers and fathers), emotion regulation (in its two dimensions: cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression), callous- unemotional traits (in its three dimensions: callousness, uncaring, and unemotional), and Internet addiction were completed by 743 adolescents aged 10 to 21 years. Results showed that a low perceived maternal availability, high cognitive reappraisal, and high callousness appeared to be predictors of Internet addiction. The implications of these findings are then discussed.

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Diabetes and cancer risk in the REDUCE trial.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2011.29.7_suppl.194 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 29 (7_suppl) ◽

pp. 194-194

Author(s):

C. Wu ◽

D. M. Moreira ◽

L. Gerber ◽

R. S. Rittmaster ◽

G. L. Andriole ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multivariate Analysis ◽

Positive Association ◽

Effect Modification ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Self Report ◽

Inverse Association ◽

High Grade ◽

Single Group ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Baseline Bmi

194 Background: Men with diabetes mellitus (DM) are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC). As diabetic men have lower PSA values, it is unclear if this is due to reduced PC incidence or lower biopsy rates from the lower PSA. To account for differential biopsy rates, we explored the link between DM and risk of PC and high-grade PC in the REDUCE trial. We also explored if these associations differed by body mass index (BMI) as a prior study suggested BMI may modify the effect of DM on PC aggressiveness. Methods: The 4-year REDUCE study tested the effect of dutasteride 0.5 mg daily on PC risk reduction in men with PSA of 2.5-10.0 ng/mL and a negative prostate biopsy. Men underwent study-mandated biopsies at 2 and 4 years regardless of PSA. DM was determined by self report at baseline. BMI (kg/m2) was calculated from height and weight measured at baseline. The risk of PC and high-grade PC (Gleason 7-10) was determined using multivariate logistic regression adjusting for age, race, BMI, PSA, and treatment arm. Effect modification by BMI (<25, 25-29.9, and >30 kg/m2) was tested via interactions. Results: Of 8,122 men in the REDUCE trial, 499 (6.1%) had DM. Diabetic men were older (63.8 vs. 62.7 yrs, p=0.001) with a higher BMI (median BMI 27.8 vs. 26.8, p<0.0001). After adjusting for age and BMI, diabetic men had lower PSA values (p=0.04). On multivariate analysis, DM was not associated with PC risk (OR 0.96, 95% CI 0.75-1.22, p=0.74). When stratified by BMI, DM was not associated with PC risk in any group (all p>0.23) and the results did not vary by BMI category (p-interaction=0.13). DM was not associated with high-grade PC on multivariate analysis (OR 0.88, 95% CI 0.58-1.33, p=0.55). When stratified by BMI, though DM was not associated with high-grade PC risk in any single group (all p>0.14), there was a suggestion of effect modification by BMI (p-interaction=0.056) with a positive association between DM and high-grade PC in obese men (OR 1.32) and an inverse association in normal weight men (OR 0.35). Conclusions: In the REDUCE trial, when all men undergo biopsy regardless of PSA, DM is not associated with lower PC risk, but rather equal PC risk and equal risk of high-grade PC. These results suggest the lower rate of PC among diabetic men in prior studies may be driven by lower biopsy rates from lower PSA. [Table: see text]

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Machiavellianism and personality disorder: their relationship in the mirror of interpersonal attitudes

Orvosi Hetilap ◽

10.1556/oh.2014.30004 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 155 (40) ◽

pp. 1584-1588

Author(s):

András Láng

Keyword(s):

Personality Disorder ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Personality Disorders ◽

Interpersonal Problems ◽

Self Report ◽

Callous Unemotional ◽

Personality Dysfunction ◽

Medium Strength

Introduction: Social and personality psychologists have described Machiavellianism as a pragmatic, callous-unemotional, exploitative and manipulative attitude towards others. Several former studies linked Machiavellian personality traits and interpersonal problems or personality dysfunction. Aim: The aim of this study was to reveal the connection between Machiavellianism and interpersonal problems that are characteristic of personality disorders. Method: 252 participants (146 females and 106 males, aged 32.46±5.39 years, mean±SD) filled out self-report measures of Machiavellianism and personality disorder related interpersonal problems. Results: There was a medium strength relationships between Machiavellianism and several interpersonal problems. Aggression and ambivalence proved to be significant predictors of Machiavellian personality traits. Conclusions: Results are discussed in relation to the patient–therapist bond. Orv. Hetil., 2014, 155(39), 1584–1588.

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