Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Antisocial Process Screening Device

Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2016 Dec;60(16):1856-1872. doi: 10.1177/0306624X15588903. Epub 2016 Jul 28.

Abstract

The main aim of the present study was to examine the factor structure, internal consistency, and some additional psychometric properties of the Antisocial Process Screening Device-Self-Report (APSD-SR) among a large forensic sample of incarcerated male juvenile offenders ( N = 438). The results, based on this forensic sample, support the use of the APSD-SR in terms of its factor structure, and internal consistency despite the fact an item had to be removed from the callous-unemotional (CU) dimension. Statistically significant positive associations were found with measures of psychopathic traits, CU traits, narcissism, and aggression, as well as negative associations with a measure of empathy. Findings provide support for the use of the APSD-SR among the incarcerated male juvenile offender population.

Keywords: Antisocial Process Screening Device–Self-Report (APSD-SR); adolescence; juvenile delinquency; psychopathic traits; validation.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder / psychology*
  • Child
  • Factor Analysis, Statistical
  • Humans
  • Juvenile Delinquency*
  • Male
  • Personality Inventory*
  • Prisoners
  • Psychometrics
  • Self Report
  • Young Adult