Psychometric Properties of the Wisconsin Schizotypy Scales in an Undergraduate Sample: Classical Test Theory, Item Response Theory, and Differential Item Functioning

Winterstein, Beate P.; Ackerman, Terry A.; Silvia, Paul J.; Kwapil, Thomas Richard

doi:10.1007/s10862-011-9242-9

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“…The fit of this model was only adequate (CFI = .93, RMSEA = .057, 90% confidence interval = .044–.070). Finally, we fit the model using the 15-item short form that Winterstein et al (2011). The fit of this model was similar to that of the model with the full set of items (CFI = .93, RMSEA = .044, 90% confidence interval = .043–.055).…”

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confidence: 83%

“…Validity of the SAS has been sustained across a number of investigations (Chapman, Chapman, & Kwapil, 1995; Fonseca-Pedrero et al, 2008). Internal consistency from this administration was strong for the full instrument (α = .87) and the 15-item short form (α = .78) developed by Winterstein et al (2011).…”

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confidence: 95%

“…We expected to find that the magnitude of associations between social anhedonia and social closeness with E/PE are stronger than those with neuroticism/negative emotionality (N/NE) and that associations would be weakest with constraint. For each of our aims, we addressed the SAS in both the full form and the 15-item short form from Winterstein et al (2011). Finally, if the SAS and Social Closeness scales reflect similar patterns of associations, we will subject the combined item pool to a joint factor analysis and item response theory analyses to understand their joint functioning.…”

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A comparison of psychometric and convergent validity for social anhedonia and social closeness.

Olino¹,

Horton²,

Versella³

2016

Psychological Assessment

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Social anhedonia is an important construct that describes individual differences in preferences for interacting in and experiencing pleasure from social interactions and has been a central construct in the schizotypy literature. The description of social anhedonia is very similar to that of social closeness from the personality literature. Yet, no published studies have directly compared associations between social anhedonia and social closeness with an array of other measures of anhedonia, personality, and depression. The present study examined the internal psychometrics of primary measures of social anhedonia and social closeness; the bivariate association between social anhedonia and social closeness; and the associations between these target constructs and measures of individual differences in a large sample of undergraduate students (mean age = 20.53 years; 76.3% were female). We found that (a) social anhedonia and social closeness were strongly correlated; (b) the unidimensional measurement modelfor social closeness was stronger than that for social anhedonia; (c) the pattern of associations for social closeness and social anhedonia with measures of physical anhedonia, personality, and depressive symptoms were substantively identical; and (d) a collection of items from both measures assessed information across a wider range of social anhedonia than either instrument alone. Thus, given the similar patterns of validity against multiple criteria social anhedonia and social closeness appear to be representing very similar constructs. The social closeness scale provides complementary information to the social anhedonia dimension. Our results provide recommendations for instrument selection when normative or elevated levels of social anhedonia are intended to be assessed.

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A comparison of psychometric and convergent validity for social anhedonia and social closeness.

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2016

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“…Although the sample demographics are consistent with the demographics of the state from which it was drawn (US Census, 2010), it is unclear whether the results of the current research can be generalized to minority populations. Some previous research suggests that White participants have lower means than minority participants on these scales (Chmielewski, Fernandes, Yee, & Miller, 1995) and some items display differential item functioning between African-American and White participants and between men and women (Winterstein et al, 2011). Winterstein et al (2011) concluded that these scales need to be revised and that subsample norms should be used.…”

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“…Previous work has reported cronbach’s internal reliability fluctuating between .78 and .92 for these measures, and test-retest reliability between .75 and .82 (Fonseca-Pedrero et al, 2008; Graves & Weinstein, 2004; Kwapil et al, 2008). However, one criticism of the PerAb and MagicId is that some studies have reported test-retest reliability of .63–.76 for PerAb and .73–.79 for MagicId (Winterstein, Ackerman, Silvia, & Kwapil, 2011). Factor analytic studies have found that they load on a cognitive-perceptual factor along with other measures of positive schizotypy (Cicero & Kerns, 2010; Wuthrich & Bates, 2006).…”

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Correspondence between psychometric and clinical high risk for psychosis in an undergraduate population.

Cicero

Martin

Becker

et al. 2014

Psychological Assessment

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Despite the common use of either psychometric or clinical methods for identifying individuals at risk for psychosis, previous research has not examined the correspondence and extent of convergence of these two approaches. Undergraduates (n = 160), selected from a larger pool, completed three self-report schizotypy scales, the Magical Ideation Scale, the Perceptual Aberration Scale, and the Revised Social Anhedonia Scale, and were administered the Structured Interview for Prodromal Syndromes (SIPS). First, high correlations were observed for self-report and interview-rated psychotic like experiences (rs between .48 and .61, p < .001). Second, 77 percent of individuals identified as having a risk for psychosis with the self-report measures reported at least one clinically meaningful psychotic-like experience on the SIPS. Third, receiver operating characteristic curve analyses showed that the self-report scales can be used to identify which participants report clinically meaningful positive symptoms. These results suggest that mostly white undergraduate participants identified as at risk with the psychometric schizotypy approach report clinically meaningful psychotic-like experiences in an interview format and that the schizotypy scales are moderately to strongly correlated with interview-rated psychotic-like experiences. The results of the current research provide a baseline for comparing research between these two approaches.

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The association of multidimensional schizotypy with symptoms and impairment across racial groups

Rbeiz

Clark

Kemp

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Personality & Mental Health

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The assessment of schizotypy and schizophrenia-spectrum psychopathology has historically been adversely impacted by multiple forms of measurement bias, including racial bias. The Multidimensional Schizotypy Scale (MSS) was developed using modern scale construction methods to minimize measurement bias in the assessment of schizotypic traits. However, studies have not examined the validity of the measurement across different racial groups. The present study examined whether the associations of MSS positive, negative, and disorganized schizotypy subscales with interview-assessed ratings of functioning, schizophrenia-spectrum personality traits, and depressive disorders were generally comparable across nonclinically ascertained samples of Black (n = 46), Asian (n = 87), and White (n = 116) young adults. Consistent with previous findings, all three schizotypy subscales were associated with impairment and schizotypal and paranoid traits. Negative schizotypy was associated with schizoid traits, and disorganized schizotypy was associated with depressive disorders. These associations were comparable across the racial groups, supporting the use of the MSS in these groups. Culturally and empirically valid assessments are essential for providing accurate assessments across racial/ ethnic groups and reducing the risk of overpathologizing people of color. The present findings support the cross-cultural validity of the MSS; however, future studies should expand upon these findings by including more diverse samples and longitudinal designs.

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Psychometric Properties of the Wisconsin Schizotypy Scales in an Undergraduate Sample: Classical Test Theory, Item Response Theory, and Differential Item Functioning

Cited by 37 publications

References 24 publications

A comparison of psychometric and convergent validity for social anhedonia and social closeness.

A comparison of psychometric and convergent validity for social anhedonia and social closeness.

Correspondence between psychometric and clinical high risk for psychosis in an undergraduate population.

The association of multidimensional schizotypy with symptoms and impairment across racial groups

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