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Psychopathic processing and personality assessment (PAPA) [Recurso eletrónico] : exploring factor structure / Michael Lewis ..[et al.]
Journal of Criminal Psychology, Vol. 11, nº 2 (2021), p. 157-172
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PERFIL PSICOLÓGICO, PERSONALIDADE, ANÁLISE PSICOLÓGICA
Purpose – This paper aims to assess whether the factor structure of the Psychopathic Processing and Personality Assessment (PAPA) could be confirmed in a large community sample (n= 1,850), comprising three subsamples of adult men (n= 189, 248 and 198) and women (n= 499, 469 and 247). It was predicted that the four-factor solution originally proposed in earlier studies (i.e. dissocial tendencies, emotional detachment, disregard for others, lack of sensitivity to emotion) would be replicated and produce a multi-dimensional structure consistent across sex. Design/methodology/approach – This study explored the structure of the newly developed PAPA among a non-forensic sample. Findings – Although exploratory analysis indicated a four-factor solution, the structure was different with ‘‘lack of sensitivity to emotion’’ being replaced by ‘‘responsiveness to perceived aggression.’’ Confirmatory analyses supported this structure among women, yet a three-factor structure was preferred for men that excluded emotional detachment. Research limitations/implications – This study highlights the importance of attending to sex differences when assessing for psychopathy. Originality/value – This is the first confirmatory factor analysis completed on the PAPA, with the findings conveying its value when assessing for psychopathic traits among a community sample.
