Employing advanced statistical techniques such as factor analysis, the item pool underwent a rigorous selection process. This involved identifying the underlying factors contributing to histrionic traits and retaining items that demonstrated the highest loading on these factors.
The iterative nature of item reduction involved multiple rounds of analysis, expert review, and refinement. The goal was to strike a balance between brevity and precision, ensuring that the final 20-item Deenz Histrionic Personality Scale represents a robust and psychometrically sound instrument for assessing subclinical traits associated with Histrionic Personality among college students.
Scale Structure: The items within the scale are strategically organized to cover a spectrum of behavioral indicators associated with histrionic traits. The structure reflects a balance between capturing the complexity of the construct and maintaining the practicality required for effective administration and interpretation.
The scale employs a Likert-type response format, allowing respondents to express the extent to which each statement aligns with their experiences or behaviors. This response structure facilitates quantitative analysis and provides a numerical representation of an individual's positioning on the histrionic personality continuum.
Factor analysis during the scale development phase contributed to the identification of underlying dimensions or factors within the construct. This structural insight enhances the scale's validity by ensuring that the items collectively tap into the intended facets of Histrionic Personality.