Some Remarks on Pivotal Models and the Fiducial Argument in Relation to Structural Models

1996 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 231 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. S. Fraser ◽  
George A. Barnard
Keyword(s):  
Structural Models ◽  
Fiducial Argument

Validation of the Short Dark Triad in a German Sample

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Caroline Wehner ◽  
Ulrike Maaß ◽  
Marius Leckelt ◽  
Mitja D. Back ◽  
Matthias Ziegler
Keyword(s):  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Structural Models ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Dark Triad ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Nomological Network ◽  
Competitive Test ◽  
Three Factor ◽  
Behavioral Criteria

Abstract. The structure, correlates, and assessment of the Dark Triad are widely discussed in several fields of psychology. Based on the German version of the Short Dark Triad (SDT), we add to this by (a) providing a competitive test of existing structural models, (b) testing the nomological network, and (c) proposing an ultrashort 9-item version of the SDT (uSDT). A sample of N = 969 participants provided data on the SDT and a range of further measures. Our competitive test of five structural models revealed that fit indices and nomological network assumptions were best met in a three-factor model, with separate factors for psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissism. The results provided an extensive overview of the raw, unique, and shared associations of Dark Triad dimensions with narcissism facets, sadism, impulsivity, self-esteem, sensation seeking, the Big Five, maladaptive personality traits, sociosexual orientation, and behavioral criteria. Finally, the uSDT exhibited satisfactory psychometric properties. The highest overlap in expected relations between SDT and uSDT, and convergent and discriminant measures was also found for the three-factor model. Our study underlines the utility of a three-factor model of the Dark Triad, extends findings on its nomological network, and provides an ultrashort instrument.

Structural models of water

2006 ◽  
Vol 176 (8) ◽  
pp. 833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gari N. Sarkisov
Keyword(s):  
Structural Models

Antioptimization for comparison of alternative structural models and damage detection

AIAA Journal ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 857-864
Author(s):  
S. N. Gangadharan ◽  
E. Nikolaidis ◽  
K. Lee ◽  
R. T. Haftka ◽  
R. Burdisso
Keyword(s):  
Damage Detection ◽  
Structural Models
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