Psychometric Properties of the Social Desirability Scale-17 with Individuals on Probation and Parole in the United States

Anthony W. Tatman, Sally Kreamer

Iowa Department of Correctional Services, Fifth Judicial District, USA

Abstract:

This research project investigated the reliability and validity of the Social Desirability Scale-17 (SDS-17; Stober, 1999, 2001) when used with a sample of adult men and women on probation or parole. Results reveal that the SDS-17 has strong internal consistency estimates, concurrent validity with the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale and Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - 2 L Scale, and test re-test reliability over a three week period. Information is provided to aid evaluators' interpretation of the SDS-17 when used with adult men and women on probation or parole.

Keyword:

Social Desirability, Impression Management, Response Management, Reliability and Validity, Fake Good.