Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10436719 | Journal of Adolescence | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The Antisocial Process Screening Device- Self-Report (APSD-SR) is a self-report measure for assessment of psychopathic traits in adolescents. The present study aimed to investigate the factor structure and internal consistency of the APSD-SR in a sample of 4855 Finnish community adolescents. A three-factor structure with factors representing impulsivity (IMP), narcissism (NAR) and callous-unemotional (CU) features was found. Internal consistency indices ranged from moderate to good. The findings provide promising data on applicability of the APSD-SR instrument to Scandinavian youth. Results have implications for researchers and clinicians interested in measuring adolescent psychopathy.
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Authors
Taina Laajasalo, Suvi Saukkonen, Janne Kivivuori, Venla Salmi, Jari Lipsanen, Eeva T. Aronen,