Validation of factors to the machiavellian personality scale

Authors

  • Reyes Santiago Álvarez Salas Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1804/rpcc-uacjs.v5i2.90

Keywords:

personality, Machiavellianism, Mach IV, perfectionism, Anxiety

Abstract

This research is a proposal to update the Mach IV instrument incorporating new factors that explore dimensions of the Machiavellian personality not previously measured in the test, as proposed by McHoskey (1999). 4 items that comprise two factors which will join the Mach IV test, intrinsic and extrinsic goals are added. The anxiety factor which consists of 5 items in which the subject's ability to control their emotions in reference to the social sphere is explored is attached. 9 items that comprise two factors, self-oriented perfectionism and towards others are incorporated.Data from a sample of 325 people from 20-51 years of the city of Mexicali BC reported A correlational statistical analysis allowed the validation of new items incorporated in the instrument was conducted. In relation to previous research the importance of an update of Test stands.

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Published

2014-11-28

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2014): Julio-Diciembre de 2014

Section

Investigación empírica y análisis teórico

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