Conclusion:
Deenz Histrionic Personality Scale stands as a robust and effective instrument for assessing subclinical traits associated with Histrionic Personality among college students. The scale's development involved meticulous steps, including item generation, reduction, and scale structure determination.
Through a comprehensive case study involving 230 college students (131 male, 99 female), the scale demonstrated its accuracy in identifying individuals with a high inclination towards histrionic personality. Notably, the scale not only measures subclinical traits but also gauges the potential impact and likelihood of developing Histrionic Personality Disorder.
The psychometric evaluation revealed strong reliability, with a high internal consistency coefficient (Cronbach's alpha = 0.85) and good test-retest reliability (0.78). The scale exhibited content validity through expert reviews and demonstrated construct validity with positive correlations to established histrionic trait measures.
Furthermore, the scale's ability to predict the likelihood of developing Histrionic Personality Disorder adds a valuable dimension to its utility. Sensitivity and specificity analyses underscored its accuracy (85%), emphasizing its practical significance.
The unidimensional structure revealed by factor analysis supports the simplicity and clarity of the scale. The Deenz Histrionic Personality Scale, with its concise 20-item format, emerges as a valid and reliable tool, holding promise for identifying students with clinical traits of Histrionic Personality.
In essence, the scale not only contributes to the understanding of subclinical traits but also provides a valuable screening tool for potential Histrionic Personality Disorder, facilitating early identification and intervention in college populations.
As we move forward, we acknowledge the continuous evolution of research methodologies and the need for ongoing refinement. To enhance transparency and facilitate further research endeavors, a more detailed presentation of the data, along with the comprehensive scale questionnaire, will be made available in Version 2 of the Deenz Histrionic Personality Scale. This commitment to openness and collaborative advancement ensures that the scale remains a dynamic and adaptive instrument for understanding histrionic traits in diverse populations.
Appendix:
Scale is provided in a computerized version, and the items can be accessed at
drdeenz. The scale questionnaire, along with detailed instructions for administration, scoring, and interpretation, is available for reference and use in further research endeavors.
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