Psychometric properties of the Marlowe-Crowne social desirability scale with adult male sexual offenders

Sex Abuse. 2009 Mar;21(1):21-34. doi: 10.1177/1079063208325203.

Abstract

This research project investigates the factor structure, reliability, and validity of the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale (MCSDS) when used with a sample of convicted, adult male sexual offenders. Results confirm the two-factor structure (Denial and Attribution) originally proposed by the authors (Study 1, n = 247). Results also reveal that the full-scale MCSDS has strong internal consistency estimates (Study 1), discriminant and convergent validity (Study 2, n = 91), and test-retest reliability over a 3-week period (Study 3, n = 74). Information is provided to aid evaluators' interpretation of MCSDS full-scale and factor scores when used with male adult sexual offenders.

Publication types

  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Factor Analysis, Statistical
  • Forensic Psychiatry / methods*
  • Humans
  • Internal-External Control
  • Male
  • Psychometrics
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Self Concept
  • Sex Offenses / psychology*
  • Social Desirability*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires*