Psychopathy in a forensic sample - the factor structure of the PCL:SV in a Danish forensic sample.
Scand J Psychol
; 60(5): 447-455, 2019 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
The research literature reveals an ongoing debate regarding the most appropriate conceptualization of psychopathic personality disorder. Specifically, it is discussed to what degree antisocial behavior is part of the conceptualization of the psychopathy construct and what constitutes the best factor model of the Psychopathy Checklist scales. The aim of the present study is to consider the underlying factor structure of the PCLSV (Psychopathy Checklist Screening Version) in a Danish sample as well as considering the role of antisocial behavior in the psychopathy construct. Data from a Danish forensic patient sample (N = 225) was used and item response theory (IRT), aonfirmatory factor analyses (CFA) and structural equations model (SEM) analyses were carried out. Overall, the findings suggest appropriate item and model fit for the PCLSV as well as superiority of the three-factor model over the four-factor model. The results are discussed in relation to the broader concept of personality disorder as well as clinical practice in regards to violence risk assessments and treatment of psychopathy.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Escalas de Valoración Psiquiátrica
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Trastorno de Personalidad Antisocial
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Scand J Psychol
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Dinamarca