Psychometric properties of an Arabic Version of the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen Scale

IF 3.6 4区 心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
M. E. El Keshky
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ABSTRACT Objective Few studies have investigated the Dark Triad and its impact on behaviour in Saudi Arabia, mostly due to the lack of validated instruments. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen, in the context of Saudi Arabia. Method A sample of 1,329 respondents (59.8% female, mean age = 26.79, SD = 8.47) completed a survey containing the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen (DD), the Corruption Propensity Scale and the Propensity to Morally Disengage scale, as well as a demographics questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analysis, measurement invariance across gender, internal consistency reliability analysis, test–retest reliability analysis, and concurrent and convergent validity analyses were performed to validate the DD. Results The CFA supported a three-factor model with adequate factor loadings ranging between 0.29 and 0.83 and sufficient fit indices. The scale was gender invariant. The internal consistency reliability and test–retest reliability were adequate (0.70–0.86 and 0.58–0.75, respectively). Moderate-to-high Pearson correlations supported the convergent and concurrent validity of the scale. Conclusion The Dark Triad Dirty Dozen is a reliable and valid measure that can be used in Saudi Arabia. Key points What is already known about this topic: (1) In the past two decades, there has been considerable attention in the psychological literature to the Dark Triad personality traits in explaining malicious behaviours. (2) Scales to measure the Dark Triad personality traits in individuals have been developed, among them the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen scale. (3) The Dark Triad Dirty Dozen scale is widely used and has been validated in many countries, but not in Saudi Arabia. What this topic adds: (1) This study presents the results of the first validation of the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen scale in the context of Saudi Arabia. (2) Results of this study confirmed the psychometric properties of the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen scale in Saudi Arabia, joining previous research in other countries. (3) The study results indicate that this scale is a valid and reliable tool for practitioners and researchers to assess the Dark Triad personality traits in Saudis.
阿拉伯版Dark Triad Dirty Dozen量表的心理测量特性
摘要目的在沙特阿拉伯,很少有研究调查黑三合会及其对行为的影响,主要是由于缺乏经过验证的工具。本研究的目的是在沙特阿拉伯的背景下调查黑暗三合会肮脏Dozen的心理测量特性。方法1329名受访者(59.8%为女性,平均年龄 = 26.79,标准差 = 8.47)完成了一项调查,包括黑暗黑社会肮脏Dozen(DD)、腐败倾向量表和道德脱离倾向量表,以及一份人口统计问卷。进行了验证性因素分析、跨性别测量不变性、内部一致性可靠性分析、测试-再测试可靠性分析以及并发和收敛有效性分析来验证DD。该量表是性别不变的。内部一致性可靠性和测试-再测试可靠性足够(分别为0.70–0.86和0.58–0.75)。中度至高度Pearson相关性支持量表的收敛有效性和并发有效性。结论暗黑肮脏Dozen是一种可靠有效的措施,可在沙特阿拉伯使用。关键点关于这个话题已经知道的内容:(1)在过去的二十年里,心理学文献对黑社会人格特征在解释恶意行为方面给予了相当大的关注。(2) 已经开发出了测量个人黑暗三合会人格特征的量表,其中包括黑暗三合一肮脏多赞量表。(3) Dark Triad Dirty Dozen量表被广泛使用,并在许多国家得到了验证,但在沙特阿拉伯没有。本主题补充:(1)本研究介绍了在沙特阿拉伯背景下首次验证Dark Triad Dirty Dozen量表的结果。(2) 这项研究的结果证实了沙特阿拉伯Dark Triad Dirty Dozen量表的心理测量特性,加入了其他国家先前的研究。(3) 研究结果表明,该量表是从业者和研究人员评估沙特人黑社会人格特征的有效和可靠的工具。
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Australian Journal of Psychology
Australian Journal of Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
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期刊介绍: Australian Journal of Psychology is the premier scientific journal of the Australian Psychological Society. It covers the entire spectrum of psychological research and receives articles on all topics within the broad scope of the discipline. The journal publishes high quality peer-reviewed articles with reviewers and associate editors providing detailed assistance to authors to reach publication. The journal publishes reports of experimental and survey studies, including reports of qualitative investigations, on pure and applied topics in the field of psychology. Articles on clinical psychology or on the professional concerns of applied psychology should be submitted to our sister journals, Australian Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist. The journal publishes occasional reviews of specific topics, theoretical pieces and commentaries on methodological issues. There are also solicited book reviews and comments Annual special issues devoted to a single topic, and guest edited by a specialist editor, are published. The journal regards itself as international in vision and will accept submissions from psychologists in all countries.
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