Measuring the dark triad: a meta-analytical SEM study of two prominent short scales
This research examines the factor structure and psychometric properties of two well-known Dark Triad personality trait questionnaires: the Short Dark Triad (SD3) and the Dirty Dozen (DD). By analyzing data from 11 (SD3) and 5 (DD) carefully selected studies in the United States and Canada, this meta...
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| description | This research examines the factor structure and psychometric properties of two well-known Dark Triad personality trait questionnaires: the Short Dark Triad (SD3) and the Dirty Dozen (DD). By analyzing data from 11 (SD3) and 5 (DD) carefully selected studies in the United States and Canada, this meta-analysis uncovers unexpected correlations among questionnaire items, challenging existing assumptions. The study employs a two-stage structural equation modeling approach to evaluate various measurement models. Conventional models, such as the correlated factor and orthogonal bifactor models, fail to explain the irregular correlations. For Dirty Dozen items, a bifactor-(S·I-1) model is more suitable than the orthogonal bifactor model, significantly affecting interpretation. On the other hand, the complex structure of the SD3 necessitates item revision to enhance reliability, discriminant validity, and predictive validity. These findings emphasize the need for refining and clarifying concepts in item revision. Furthermore, the research highlights the overlap between Machiavellianism and psychopathy, particularly in relation to revenge-related items, suggesting the need for differentiation between these traits or the identification of distinct core characteristics. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-68f173fff88e464d9935dc3aab8decb42025-01-15T06:10:41ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782025-01-011510.3389/fpsyg.2024.14699701469970Measuring the dark triad: a meta-analytical SEM study of two prominent short scalesLukas A. Knitter0Jerome Hoffmann1Michael Eid2Tobias Koch3Department of Psychology, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, GermanyLeibniz Institute for Educational Trajectories (LIfBi), Bamberg, GermanyDepartment of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität, Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Psychology, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, GermanyThis research examines the factor structure and psychometric properties of two well-known Dark Triad personality trait questionnaires: the Short Dark Triad (SD3) and the Dirty Dozen (DD). By analyzing data from 11 (SD3) and 5 (DD) carefully selected studies in the United States and Canada, this meta-analysis uncovers unexpected correlations among questionnaire items, challenging existing assumptions. The study employs a two-stage structural equation modeling approach to evaluate various measurement models. Conventional models, such as the correlated factor and orthogonal bifactor models, fail to explain the irregular correlations. For Dirty Dozen items, a bifactor-(S·I-1) model is more suitable than the orthogonal bifactor model, significantly affecting interpretation. On the other hand, the complex structure of the SD3 necessitates item revision to enhance reliability, discriminant validity, and predictive validity. These findings emphasize the need for refining and clarifying concepts in item revision. Furthermore, the research highlights the overlap between Machiavellianism and psychopathy, particularly in relation to revenge-related items, suggesting the need for differentiation between these traits or the identification of distinct core characteristics.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1469970/fulldark triad (DT)bifactor modelTSSEMmeta-analysismeasurement model |
| spellingShingle | Lukas A. Knitter Jerome Hoffmann Michael Eid Tobias Koch Measuring the dark triad: a meta-analytical SEM study of two prominent short scales Frontiers in Psychology dark triad (DT) bifactor model TSSEM meta-analysis measurement model |
| title | Measuring the dark triad: a meta-analytical SEM study of two prominent short scales |
| title_full | Measuring the dark triad: a meta-analytical SEM study of two prominent short scales |
| title_fullStr | Measuring the dark triad: a meta-analytical SEM study of two prominent short scales |
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| title_short | Measuring the dark triad: a meta-analytical SEM study of two prominent short scales |
| title_sort | measuring the dark triad a meta analytical sem study of two prominent short scales |
| topic | dark triad (DT) bifactor model TSSEM meta-analysis measurement model |
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