INVESTIGADORES
ARBACH Karin
artículos
Título:
Validation of the Low Self-Control Scale Spanish version: A bifactor model approach
Autor/es:
BOBBIO, ANTONELLA; ARBACH, KARIN
Revista:
Psychiatry, Psychology & Law
Editorial:
Taylor & Francis
Referencias:
Lugar: New Zeland & Australia; Año: 2020
ISSN:
1321-8719
Resumen:
Low self-control has been included in many programs for delinquency prevention and treatment because its association with crime. The general theory of crime has considered the low self-control as the main cause of crime and the Low Self-control Scale (LSCS) is the tool derived from this theory to measure it. However, a debate exists about self-control dimensionality and the LSCS has been used as a suitable tool in spite of this discussion. The present work explored the LSCS psychometric properties in 272 Argentinean adolescents (80 juvenile offenders and 192 adolescents of the general population). Confirmatory Factor Analysis indicated that the scale is best represented by a bifactor structure, so a general latent self-control factor exists beyond its elements (impulsivity, simple tasks, risk seeking, physical activities, self-centeredness and temper), and vice versa. Internal consistency indexes were good to excellent for total and elements scores. Criterion validity analyses indicated that risk-seeking and self-centered subscales are associated with different types of deviance to the same extent as the total scale. The present study aims to contribute new information to the discussion regarding the measurement of self-control and to provide new evidence on the use of the LSCS in research and professional practice.