The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand prisoners
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Resumo: | This study aims to test the psychometric properties of the Violent Risk Scale (VRS) in a sample of Portuguese remand prisoners. A total of 133 subjects participated in the present study. We carried out a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to test the originally proposed two factor structure. Results showed evidence to support the VRS's psychometric qualities.The CFA tested the two-factor structure and showed evidence of the goodness of fit of the original two-factor model. Also, our findings indicated acceptable internal consistency for both sub scales. The correlational analyses supported both convergent and discriminant validity of the VRS. Finally, this study also tested known-groups validity. The VRS score showed a satisfactory postdictive accuracy, which means that it is able to demonstrate distinctive scores for groups known to vary on the variables being measured. We consider this work represents an essential support for decision-makers to evaluate the appropriateness of different judicial measures. |
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The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand prisonersConfirmatory factor analysisJailPre-trial detentionPsychometricproprietiesRemand prisonersRisk assessmentViolenceThis study aims to test the psychometric properties of the Violent Risk Scale (VRS) in a sample of Portuguese remand prisoners. A total of 133 subjects participated in the present study. We carried out a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to test the originally proposed two factor structure. Results showed evidence to support the VRS's psychometric qualities.The CFA tested the two-factor structure and showed evidence of the goodness of fit of the original two-factor model. Also, our findings indicated acceptable internal consistency for both sub scales. The correlational analyses supported both convergent and discriminant validity of the VRS. Finally, this study also tested known-groups validity. The VRS score showed a satisfactory postdictive accuracy, which means that it is able to demonstrate distinctive scores for groups known to vary on the variables being measured. We consider this work represents an essential support for decision-makers to evaluate the appropriateness of different judicial measures.Taylor and Francis Ltd.Repositório do ISPAAndrade, JoanaGomes, Hugo S.Abrunhosa Gonçalves, RuiWong, StephenCastro Rodrigues, Andreia de2024-02-14T19:08:12Z20242024-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/9570engAndrade, J., Gomes, H. S., Gonçalves, R. A., Wong, S., & de Castro Rodrigues, A. (2023). The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand prisoners. Psychiatry, Psychology & Law, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2023.22305781934168710.1080/13218719.2023.2230578info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2024-02-18T02:15:46Zoai:repositorio.ispa.pt:10400.12/9570Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-20T02:38:46.637965Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand prisoners |
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The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand prisoners |
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The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand prisoners Andrade, Joana Confirmatory factor analysis Jail Pre-trial detention Psychometricproprieties Remand prisoners Risk assessment Violence |
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The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand prisoners |
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The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand prisoners |
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The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand prisoners |
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The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand prisoners |
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The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand prisoners |
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Andrade, Joana |
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Andrade, Joana Gomes, Hugo S. Abrunhosa Gonçalves, Rui Wong, Stephen Castro Rodrigues, Andreia de |
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Gomes, Hugo S. Abrunhosa Gonçalves, Rui Wong, Stephen Castro Rodrigues, Andreia de |
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Repositório do ISPA |
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Andrade, Joana Gomes, Hugo S. Abrunhosa Gonçalves, Rui Wong, Stephen Castro Rodrigues, Andreia de |
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Confirmatory factor analysis Jail Pre-trial detention Psychometricproprieties Remand prisoners Risk assessment Violence |
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Confirmatory factor analysis Jail Pre-trial detention Psychometricproprieties Remand prisoners Risk assessment Violence |
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This study aims to test the psychometric properties of the Violent Risk Scale (VRS) in a sample of Portuguese remand prisoners. A total of 133 subjects participated in the present study. We carried out a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to test the originally proposed two factor structure. Results showed evidence to support the VRS's psychometric qualities.The CFA tested the two-factor structure and showed evidence of the goodness of fit of the original two-factor model. Also, our findings indicated acceptable internal consistency for both sub scales. The correlational analyses supported both convergent and discriminant validity of the VRS. Finally, this study also tested known-groups validity. The VRS score showed a satisfactory postdictive accuracy, which means that it is able to demonstrate distinctive scores for groups known to vary on the variables being measured. We consider this work represents an essential support for decision-makers to evaluate the appropriateness of different judicial measures. |
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Andrade, J., Gomes, H. S., Gonçalves, R. A., Wong, S., & de Castro Rodrigues, A. (2023). The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand prisoners. Psychiatry, Psychology & Law, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2023.2230578 19341687 10.1080/13218719.2023.2230578 |
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