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The Psychometric Properties and Utility of the Short Sadistic Impulse Scale(SSIS)

The Psychometric Properties and Utility of the Short Sadistic Impulse Scale(SSIS) Sadisticpersonality disorder (SPD) has been underresearched and often misunderstood inforensic settings. Furthermore, personality disorders in general are the subjectof much controversy in terms of their classification (i.e., whether they shouldbe categorical or dimensional). The Sadistic Attitudes and Behaviors Scale(SABS; Davies & Hand,2003; O'Meara,Davies, & Barnes-Holmes, 2004) is a recentlydeveloped scale for measuring sadistic inclinations. Derived from this is theShort Sadistic Impulse Scale (SSIS), which has proved to be a strongunidimensional measure of sadistic inclination. Through cumulative scaling, itwas investigated whether the SSIS could measure sadism on a continuum ofinterest, thus providing a dimensional view of the construct. Further, the SSISwas administered along with a number of other measures related to sadism inorder to assess the validity of the scale. Results showed that the SSIS hasstrong construct and discriminant validity and may be useful as a screeningmeasure for sadistic impulse. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Psychological Assessment American Psychological Association

The Psychometric Properties and Utility of the Short Sadistic Impulse Scale(SSIS)

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American Psychological Association
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Copyright © 2011 American Psychological Association
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1040-3590
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1939-134X
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10.1037/a0022400
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Abstract

Sadisticpersonality disorder (SPD) has been underresearched and often misunderstood inforensic settings. Furthermore, personality disorders in general are the subjectof much controversy in terms of their classification (i.e., whether they shouldbe categorical or dimensional). The Sadistic Attitudes and Behaviors Scale(SABS; Davies & Hand,2003; O'Meara,Davies, & Barnes-Holmes, 2004) is a recentlydeveloped scale for measuring sadistic inclinations. Derived from this is theShort Sadistic Impulse Scale (SSIS), which has proved to be a strongunidimensional measure of sadistic inclination. Through cumulative scaling, itwas investigated whether the SSIS could measure sadism on a continuum ofinterest, thus providing a dimensional view of the construct. Further, the SSISwas administered along with a number of other measures related to sadism inorder to assess the validity of the scale. Results showed that the SSIS hasstrong construct and discriminant validity and may be useful as a screeningmeasure for sadistic impulse.

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Psychological Assessment – American Psychological Association

Published: Jun 14, 2011

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