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Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment

19-09-2024

Factor Structure and the Psychometric Properties of an Arabic Version of the Light Triad Scale

Auteurs: Mogeda El Sayed El Keshky, Eman Imad AlTabbaa

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment

Abstract

Psychological research has long focused on assessing the negative and dark triad sides of human nature while the positive aspect has been understudied. The Light Triad Scale presents a measure to assess the positive or light side of people. The aim of this study was to adapt and investigate the psychometric properties of an Arabic version of the Light Triad Scale. A sample of 823 respondents (73.6% females and 26.4% males, mean age = 26.4, SD = 8.2, range = 14–63) participated in this study. They completed the Arabic version of the Light Triad Scale, the Dirty Dozen Scale, and a set of demographic questions. Exploratory factor analysis, concurrent validity, measurement invariance, item response theory, and reliability analysis were used to validate the scale. Exploratory factor analysis and the Minimum Average Partial (MAP) suggested a three-factor model similar to the original study. Concurrent validity, and internal consistency reliability were supported with moderate Pearson and Cronbach’s alpha coefficients. The study emphasizes that the Arabic version of the Light Triad Scale is valid and reliable to be used in research and practice.

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Titel: Factor Structure and the Psychometric Properties of an Arabic Version of the Light Triad Scale
Auteurs: Mogeda El Sayed El Keshky
Eman Imad AlTabbaa
Publicatiedatum: 19-09-2024
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment
Print ISSN: 0882-2689
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3505
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-024-10168-7

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