Factor analysis of the Dutch-language version of the MCMI-III.
We analyzed the factor structure of the Dutch-language version of the MCMI-III (Millon, Millon, Davis, & Grossman, 2006) using exploratory factor analysis on data obtained from a heterogeneous White sample (n = 1,210). We identified 4 factors: General Maladjustment, Aggression/Social Deviance, Paranoid/Delusional Thinking, and Emotional Instability/Detachment. This structure was invariant across scale composition (linear dependent vs. independent scales), factor analytic method (principal factor vs. principal component solutions), and sample characteristics (gender 'male-female' and setting 'clinical-forensic.' Studies that have used previous MCMI (Millon, 1969/1983b) versions have also found 4 similar factors, whereas studies that have used the American version of the MCMI-III have only found 3 factors. However, differences between the Dutch and American version were completely determined by factor analytic decisions. The factor structure of the MCMI-III appeared to be cross-culturally invariant.
Rossi
Gina
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Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Department of Personality and Social Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, Brussel, Belgium. grossi@vub.ac.be
van der Ark
L Andries
LA
Sloore
Hedwig
H
D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI; D009426:Netherlands; D010552:Personality Assessment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000592:standards; D011594:Psychometrics; D012016:Reference Values; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014177:Translations