TY - JOUR
T1 - Comparative Validity of the Shedler and Westen Assessment Procedure-200
AU - Mullins-Sweatt, Stephanie N.
AU - Widiger, Thomas A.
PY - 2008/6
Y1 - 2008/6
N2 - A predominant dimensional model of general personality structure is the five-factor model (FFM). Quite a number of alternative instruments have been developed to assess the domains of the FFM. The current study compares the validity of 2 alternative versions of the Shedler and Westen Assessment Procedure (SWAP-200) FFM scales, 1 that was developed on the basis of items identified by J. Shedler and D. Westen (2004) and 1 that used items identified by R. R. McCrae, C. E. Lokenhoff, and P. T. Costa (2005). The comparative validity of both measures was examined in a sample of persons who evidenced personality-related problems in living (N = 94). The McCrae et al. Neuroticism, Agreeableness, and Openness scales were superior to their respective Shedler and Westen scales. Both research teams developed comparably valid Extraversion and Conscientiousness scales. Implications of the results for future SWAP-200 research are discussed.
AB - A predominant dimensional model of general personality structure is the five-factor model (FFM). Quite a number of alternative instruments have been developed to assess the domains of the FFM. The current study compares the validity of 2 alternative versions of the Shedler and Westen Assessment Procedure (SWAP-200) FFM scales, 1 that was developed on the basis of items identified by J. Shedler and D. Westen (2004) and 1 that used items identified by R. R. McCrae, C. E. Lokenhoff, and P. T. Costa (2005). The comparative validity of both measures was examined in a sample of persons who evidenced personality-related problems in living (N = 94). The McCrae et al. Neuroticism, Agreeableness, and Openness scales were superior to their respective Shedler and Westen scales. Both research teams developed comparably valid Extraversion and Conscientiousness scales. Implications of the results for future SWAP-200 research are discussed.
KW - SWAP-200
KW - assessment
KW - five-factor model
KW - personality
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U2 - 10.1037/1040-3590.20.2.183
DO - 10.1037/1040-3590.20.2.183
M3 - Article
C2 - 18557696
AN - SCOPUS:45449089678
SN - 1040-3590
VL - 20
SP - 183
EP - 188
JO - Psychological Assessment
JF - Psychological Assessment
IS - 2
ER -