title: Psychometric properties and factor structure of the Temperament and Character Inventory-Revised (TCI-R) in a Croatian psychiatric outpatient sample.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The goal of this study was to investigate psychometric properties and factorial structure of the Croatian adaptation of the Temperament and Character Inventory-Revised (TCI-R) in a sample of psychiatric outpatients (n=328).
  
  
  METHODS
  The participants filled out the TCI-R, as well as self-report measures of the Big-Five personality traits (IPIP-50), trait impulsivity (BIS-11), depression (BDI-II), suicidality (SBQ-R), and life satisfaction (SWLS). We explored the internal consistency of 7 domains and 29 subscales and compared it with the Croatian version of the original TCI used in prior studies. Principal component analysis with promax rotation was conducted on temperament and character subscales separately, while concurrent validity was examined through the TCI-R's relations with the abovementioned psychological measures.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The TCI-R scales showed adequate internal consistencies, with Cronbach's alpha values ranging from 0.77 to 0.93. The internal consistency showed to be higher in comparison with the Croatian version of the original TCI. The postulated four-factor structure of temperament and the three-factor structure of character were confirmed. The meaningful associations with other measures supported the concurrent validity of the TCI-R.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Croatian adaptation of the TCI-R exhibited satisfactory reliability and validity in a sample of psychiatric outpatients. These findings support the use of the TCI-R in Croatian clinical settings over its predecessor (TCI).
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia. Electronic address: nenad_jaksic@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Nenad
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jaksic
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Branka
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Aukst-Margetic
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, WA University School of Medicine, St. Louis, USA.
authors.forename: Sándor
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rózsa
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Lovorka
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Brajkovic
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Nikolina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jovanovic
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Bjanka
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Vuksan-Cusa
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Jasmina
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Grubisin
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Suzan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kudlek-Mikulic
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychological Medicine, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Sasa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jevtovic
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Darko
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Marcinko
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, WA University School of Medicine, St. Louis, USA.
authors.forename: Dragan M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Svrakic
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Miro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jakovljevic
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002605:Character; D017523:Croatia; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior; D007802:Language; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010045:Outpatients; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D010556:Personality Tests; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D013694:Temperament