Analysis

The analysis of the Short Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale involves evaluating participants’ responses to determine the degree to which they attempt to present themselves in a socially desirable manner. The analysis can reveal how the tendency for social desirability influences their responses to other measures and questionnaires. This is particularly useful for identifying potential biases in self-reports and deriving more reliable data.

Objective

The objective of the Short Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale is to identify and quantify individuals’ tendency to respond in a socially desirable way. This information is valuable for researchers and psychologists, as it allows them to assess the reliability and validity of self-report data. The scale can be used in various contexts, such as psychological research, clinical assessment, and the development of evaluation tools.

Calibration

The calibration of the Short Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale involves the statistical analysis of responses from various populations to ensure the reliability and validity of the instrument. The statistical methods used include the assessment of internal consistency, response stability across different time points, and the comparison of results with those of the full scale. Calibration enables the development of normative scores that can be used to interpret results.

References

Crowne, D. P., & Marlowe, D. (1960). A new scale of social desirability independent of psychopathology. Journal of Consulting Psychology, 24(4), 349-354.
Reynolds, W. M. (1982). Development of reliable and valid short forms of the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 38(1), 119-125.
Fischer, D. G., & Fick, C. (1993). Measuring social desirability: Short forms of the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 53(2), 417-424.
Ballard, R. (1992). Short forms of the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale. Psychological Reports, 71(3), 1155-1160.