Psychopathic Processing and Personality Assessment (PAPA): exploring factor structure

Lewis, M; Ireland, J; Ireland, C; Derefaka, G; McNeill, K; Birch, P

Psychopathic Processing and Personality Assessment (PAPA): exploring factor structure

Lewis, M Ireland, J Ireland, C Derefaka, G McNeill, K Birch, P

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Citation:: Journal of Criminal Psychology, 2021, 11, (2), pp. 157-172
Issue Date:: 2021-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Lewis, M
dc.contributor.author	Ireland, J
dc.contributor.author	Ireland, C
dc.contributor.author	Derefaka, G
dc.contributor.author	McNeill, K
dc.contributor.author	Birch, P https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6517-5897
dc.date.accessioned	2021-12-23T06:16:50Z
dc.date.available	2021-12-23T06:16:50Z
dc.date.issued	2021-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Criminal Psychology, 2021, 11, (2), pp. 157-172
dc.identifier.issn	2009-3829
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/152497
dc.description.abstract	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.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Emerald
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Criminal Psychology
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1108/JCP-03-2021-0008
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1602 Criminology, 1701 Psychology, 1899 Other Law and Legal Studies
dc.title	Psychopathic Processing and Personality Assessment (PAPA): exploring factor structure
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	11
utslib.for	1602 Criminology
utslib.for	1701 Psychology
utslib.for	1899 Other Law and Legal Studies
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences/School of International Studies
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dc.date.updated	2021-12-23T06:16:49Z
pubs.issue	2
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pubs.volume	11
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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.

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