Dimensionality and Psychometric Properties of the Spanish version of the Mechanisms of Moral Disengagement Scale (MMDS-S)

  1. Rubio-Garay, Fernando 1
  2. Amor, Pedro J.
  3. Carrasco, Miguel A.
  1. 1 Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
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    Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia

    Madrid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02msb5n36

Revista:
Revista de psicopatología y psicología clínica

ISSN: 1136-5420

Año de publicación: 2017

Volumen: 22

Número: 1

Páginas: 43-54

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.5944/RPPC.VOL.22.NUM.1.2017.16014 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso abierto editor

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Resumen

This study examines the dimensions and psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Mechanisms of Moral Disengagement Scale (MMDS). The MMDS was designed to evaluate the moral disengagement construct. A sample of 513 students was assessed (58.3% females; 15 to 25 years-of-age). Confirmatory factor analysis showed four models with an adequate fit, both for a first-order factorial structure (Model 1) and a second-order factorial structure (Models 2, 3 and 4). Model 4 achieved the best fit indices [χ2 = 19.35; RMSEA = .016; GFI = .99; AGFI = .98; ECVI = .11; CAIC = 156.92], a model represented by a general second-order factor (moral disengagement) with three fi rst-order dimensions: disengagement by depersonalization; disengagement by irresponsibility; and disengagement by rationalization. Moreover, significant relations between moral disengagement, aggression, and empathy were found. This scale appears a reliable and valid instrument to evaluate the moral disengagement in adolescents and young adults.

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