Construct Validity of the Psychopathic Personality Inventory in a Correctional Sample
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2000
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327752JPA7402_7
Abstract
The relations between the Psychopathic Personality Inventory (PPI; Lilienfeld & Andrews, 1996) and 4 theoretically related constructs (empathy, aggression, work ethic, and borderline personality disorder) were examined. Additionally, the relation between the PPI and heroism was explored. One hundred male inmates were administered the PPI, the Questionnaire Measure of Emotional Empathy (Mehrabian & Epstein, 1972), the Aggression Questionnaire (Buss & Perry, 1992), the Protestant Ethic Scale (Mirels & Garrett, 1971), the Self-Report for Borderline Personality Scale (Oldham et al., 1985), and the Activity Frequency Inventory (Lilienfeld, 1998). As predicted, the PPI was significantly negatively correlated with empathy and significantly positively related to aggression and borderline personality. Contrary to prediction, the correlation between the PPI and work ethic was not significant. Eight of 11 hypotheses regarding the relations of the PPI subscales to these 4 constructs were corroborated. Results support the construct validity of the PPI in a correctional sample. The exploratory analysis of the relation between the PPI and heroism revealed no significant relations.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Journal of Personality Assessment, v. 74, issue 2, p. 262-281
Scholar Commons Citation
Sandoval, Ann Marie R.; Hancock, Danyel; Poythress, Norman; and Edens, John F., "Construct Validity of the Psychopathic Personality Inventory in a Correctional Sample" (2000). Mental Health Law & Policy Faculty Publications. 340.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/mhlp_facpub/340
