Validity and Psychometric Properties of the Measure of Psychologically Abusive Behaviors Among Young Women and Women in Distressed Relationships

Diane R. Follingstad, Ann L. Coker, Eunkyung Lee, Corrine M. Williams, Heather M. Bush, Marta M. Mendiondo

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Abstract

The Measure of Psychologically Abusive Behaviors (MPAB) was developed recently to improve on prior scales. Two nationally solicited samples of women were utilized to further validate the MPAB through the use of a criterion group, factor analysis, and designation of a threshold for accurate classification. MPAB scores were twice as high in the criterion group (M = 38.75 vs. M = 18.85; F = 22.17). Using a cutpoint of 1, the sensitivity and specificity for MPAB were.725 and.628, respectively. Cronbach’s alpha was.97 for both samples. These data provide additional evidence for the MPAB as valid and internally consistent.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)875-896
Number of pages22
JournalViolence Against Women
Volume21
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 6 2015

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Keywords

  • IPV in women
  • measurement
  • psychological abuse

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gender Studies
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Law

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