Validation of the Urdu version of the Measure of Criminal Social Identity within a sample of Pakistani incarcerated delinquents
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University of Huddersfield; Leeds Beckett University; University of ChesterPublication Date
2016-06-03
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Purpose: The aim was to examine the dimensionality, composite reliability, and incremental validity of the Measure of Criminal Social Identity (MCSI) in a sample of Pakistani incarcerated delinquents (N = 315) following translation of the measure into Urdu. Design/methodology/approach: Four alternative factor models, with uncorrelated measurement error terms, were specified and tested using confirmatory factor analysis and bifactor modelling techniques. Findings: Results indicated that a three factor model provided a better fit to the data than the alternative models tested. The reliability of the scale was established using composite reliability. Furthermore, structural equation modelling revealed that the three MCSI factors were differentially related with external variables, indicating that the MCSI measures substantially different domains. Implications: Implications for theory and future research are discussed. Originality/Value: The results add valuable evidence as to the cross-cultural applicability of the MCSI.Citation
Shagufta, S., Dhingra, K., Debowska, A., & Palmer, D. (2016). Validation of the Urdu version of the Measure of Criminal Social Identity within a sample of Pakistani incarcerated delinquents. Journal of Criminal Psychology, 6(2). doi:10.1108/JCP-03-2016-0010Publisher
EmeraldJournal
Journal of Criminal PsychologyAdditional Links
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2009-3829ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1108/JCP-03-2016-0010
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