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Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment
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Psychometric Properties of the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale With Adult Male Sexual Offenders

Anthony W. Tatman

Iowa Department of Correctional Services, Fifth Judicial District, Des Moines, tony.tatman{at}iowa.gov

Marc T. Swogger

University of Rochester Medical Center, New York

Keisha Love

University of Kentucky, Lexington

Michelle D. Cook

Iowa Department of Criminal & Juvenile Justice Planning, Des Moines

This research project investigates the factor structure, reliability, and validity of the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale (MCSDS) when used with a sample of convicted, adult male sexual offenders. Results confirm the two-factor structure (Denial and Attribution) originally proposed by the authors (Study 1, n = 247). Results also reveal that the full-scale MCSDS has strong internal consistency estimates (Study 1), discriminant and convergent validity (Study 2, n = 91), and test-retest reliability over a 3-week period (Study 3, n = 74). Information is provided to aid evaluators' interpretation of MCSDS full-scale and factor scores when used with male adult sexual offenders.

Key Words: social desirability • sex offender • Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale • impression management • factor structure • test-retest • reliability and validity • fake good

Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, Vol. 21, No. 1, 21-34 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1079063208325203
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