Psychometric Properties of the Original and Shortened Version of the Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory among Chinese Adolescents

Wang, Mengcheng; Colins, Olivier F.; Deng, Qiaowen; Andershed, Henrik; Deng, Jiaxin; Hao-sheng, YE

doi:10.1007/s10862-017-9619-5

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“…In addition, juveniles with high scores on all three dimensions of the YPI-S (psychopathic-like juveniles) showed more conduct problems and offenses than their non-psychopathic-like counterparts. In line with the original 50-item YPI, these results were found in both the general population and offender samples of both genders [ 1 , 16 , 18 , 27 , 30 , 47 – 50 , 58 , 62 ].…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Items are rated on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 1 = does not apply at all to 4 = applies very well. As mentioned in the introduction, the reliability and validity of the YPS-S are promising and seem to be in line with the original 50-item YPI [ 1 , 14 , 16 , 18 , 27 , 30 , 47 – 50 , 58 , 62 ].…”

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confidence: 63%

“…In recent years, in addition to Sweden, the YPI-S has been validated in Belgium [ 16 , 18 ], China [ 62 ], Ghana [ 1 ], Italy [ 27 ], Portugal [ 48 , 50 ], Spain [ 47 ], the Netherlands [ 58 ] and the United States [ 30 ]. In line with the YPI, a similar three-factor structure was found for the YPI-S (although there are also some indications for a bi-factor model, including a fourth general psychopathic traits factor [i.e., the total score], [ 62 ], a point of discussion that is also occasionally raised with the YPI [ 41 , 62 – 64 ]). Some studies, however, found a low loading for the item: “ I have probably skipped school or work more than other people .” on the behavioral dimension.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The three-factor model of the YPI-S was found to show MI [ 17 , 47 ] or partial MI [ 49 ] in general population youths. MI was also given for the bi-factorial model of the YPI-S [ 62 ].…”

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Psychometric properties of the German version of the Youth Psychopathic traits Inventory – short version

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Background The aim of the current study is to examine the psychometric properties of the German Version of the Youth Psychopathic traits Inventory-Short Version (YPI-S). Methods A sample of 856 adolescents (age: 15–19) from the German-speaking part of Switzerland was included. All participants completed the 50-item YPI, of which we derived the 18 items of the YPI-S. Furthermore, participants completed the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument-Version-2 (MAYSI-2), as well a self-report delinquency questionnaire. Results We were able to replicate a three-factor structure and found moderate to good internal consistency for the total score as well as for the three dimensions of the YPI-S. Measurement invariance across gender was established. Furthermore, we found positive small to medium correlations with both internalizing and externalizing mental health problems, substance abuse problems, and offending behavior. Conclusions Our results suggest that the German version of the YPI-S is a reliable and valid screening instrument for psychopathic traits in both boys and girls from the general population in the German-speaking part of Switzerland.

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confidence: 99%

“…The three-factor model of the YPI-S was found to show MI [ 17 , 47 ] or partial MI [ 49 ] in general population youths. MI was also given for the bi-factorial model of the YPI-S [ 62 ].…”

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“…Still, a bifactor model with a general factor is also viewed as an acceptable alternative framework for psychopathy, and has been recently proposed as effective in a sample of 596 French-speaking community and institutionalized adolescents (Pihet et al, 2014), as well as a sample of 2,874 Dutch adolescent students (Zwaanswijk et al, 2016). Likewise, in Chinese community youth, Wang et al (2017) compared the various factor structures tested in previous literature and found the best fitting bifactor model for the Chinese-language versions of the YPI at the subscale level. According to existing research (Pihet et al, 2014; Pechorro et al, 2015; Wang et al, 2017), the internal consistency using Cronbach’s α of the YPI total and three-factor scores was consistently high to acceptable (between 0.70 and 0.93 in the community sample, and above 0.90 in incarcerated youth sample).…”

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Factor Structure and Construct Validity of the Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory and Its Shorten Version in Chinese Detained Boys

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The Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory (YPI) was designed to assess psychopathic traits in adolescents. However, there exists limited evidence for the factor structure and psychometric properties of the YPI when used with Chinese detained juveniles. The present study aimed to examine the factor structure and construct validity of the YPI and its shortened version (YPI-S) in a sample of 607 Chinese 14- to 22-year-old detained boys ( M = 17.15, SD = 1.09). Confirmatory factor analyses revealed a bifactor model which best fit the data at the subscale level for the YPI, and at the item level for the YPI-S. The internal consistency of the YPI and YPI-S scores ranged from marginal to good. Both the YPI and YPI-S total and factor scores correlated positively with the APSD, an alternative psychopathic measure, as well as with proactive and reactive aggression, and correlated negatively with affective and cognitive empathy. Overall, the YPI and YPI-S are shown to be practical and valid assessment tools to measure psychopathic traits in Chinese detained youths.

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A taxometric analysis of psychopathy in a Chinese prison sample

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As psychopathy is one of the major personality disorders-relating to severe pathological syndromes of personality-clarity concerning the nature of the latent structure of psychopathy is necessary for accurate assessment. In the present study, psychopathy was assessed in 339 Chinese male prisoners aged 18 to 35 years with three subscales of the Youth Psychopathy Trait Inventory-Short Version (YPI-SV). Three different taxometric analyses were used to assess the taxonicity of psychopathy, and a three-factor solution to the YPI-SV was used as the basis of the analysis. Consistency tests of the three different procedures showed strongly that the latent structure was dimensional rather than categorical. Moreover, the mean comparison curve fit index was close to .40, which also clearly indicates a dimensional result. These results confirm the fact that the factor solution applies in most studies of psychopathy.

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Psychometric Properties of the Original and Shortened Version of the Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory among Chinese Adolescents

Cited by 17 publications

References 60 publications

Psychometric properties of the German version of the Youth Psychopathic traits Inventory – short version

Psychometric properties of the German version of the Youth Psychopathic traits Inventory – short version

Factor Structure and Construct Validity of the Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory and Its Shorten Version in Chinese Detained Boys

A taxometric analysis of psychopathy in a Chinese prison sample

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