[Factor structure of the German version of the BIS/BAS Scales in a population-based sample]. / Faktorenstruktur der deutschsprachigen version der BIS/BAS-Skalen in einer bevölkerungsstichprobe.
Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr
; 81(2): 75-80, 2013 Feb.
Article
in De
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23412958
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The Behavioural Inhibition System/Behavioural Activation System Scale (BIS/BAS-Scales) developed by Carver and White 1 is a self-rating instrument to assess the dispositional sensitivity to punishment and reward. The present work aims to examine the factor structure of the German version of the BIS/BAS-Scales. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
In a large German population-based sample (n = 1881) the model fit of several factor models was tested by using confirmatory factor analyses.RESULTS:
The best model fit was found for the 5-factor model with two BIS (anxiety, fear) and three BAS (drive, reward responsiveness, fun seeking) scales, whereas the BIS-fear, the BAS-reward responsiveness, and the BAS-fun seeking subscales showed low internal consistency. The BIS/BAS scales were negatively correlated with age, and women reported higher BIS subscale scores than men.CONCLUSION:
Confirmatory factor analyses suggest a 5-factor model. However, due to the low internal reliability of some of the subscales the use of this model is questionable.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Inhibition, Psychological
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Neuropsychological Tests
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
De
Journal:
Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article
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