2016
DOI: 10.1177/1541204016639349
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Identifying Latent Classes of Antisocial Behavior Among Youth From Saudi Arabia

Abstract: Despite the wealth of knowledge on subclass formation for antisocial behavior among youth from the United States and other Western industrialized countries, very little is known about the subclass structure for antisocial behavior among youth growing up in other geographical contexts. Using validated measures of aggression, psychopathy, and low self-control, we employ latent class analysis to identify latent subgroups of antisocial behavior from a sample of 324 Saudi Arabian youth. Three classes of antisocial … Show more

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“…The external validity was examined in terms of the convergent, discriminant and criterion validities with other measures and variables. The convergent validity with psychopathy and the restraint dimensions consisting of suppression of aggression, impulse control, consideration of others, and responsibility mostly revealed the expected moderate to strong significant correlations in line with previous research (e.g., Connolly et al, 2017; DeLisi et al, 2018). However, in terms of criterion-related validity and discriminant validity with delinquency seriousness, substance abuse variables and with the measure of anxiety, the Simple Tasks, Physical Activities, and Temper subscales presented problematic associations.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 87%
“…The external validity was examined in terms of the convergent, discriminant and criterion validities with other measures and variables. The convergent validity with psychopathy and the restraint dimensions consisting of suppression of aggression, impulse control, consideration of others, and responsibility mostly revealed the expected moderate to strong significant correlations in line with previous research (e.g., Connolly et al, 2017; DeLisi et al, 2018). However, in terms of criterion-related validity and discriminant validity with delinquency seriousness, substance abuse variables and with the measure of anxiety, the Simple Tasks, Physical Activities, and Temper subscales presented problematic associations.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 87%
“…In contrast, Restraint and all of its subscales are significantly correlated with low self-control, psychopathy, and sadism suggesting these conditions are overwhelmingly externalizing in their valence. A bevy of studies recently compared the predictive validity of psychopathy and self-control among diverse samples, and produced a multitude of findings (cf., Altikriti et al, 2020; Armstrong et al, 2020; Connolly et al, 2017; DeLisi et al, 2021). It would be interesting to see whether our findings replicate in samples using clinical, forensic, or correctional data.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Others have pointed to the possibility of restricted range in measurement because of culture for explaining the lack of a relationship between low self‐control and delinquent behavior in the Saudi youth relative to research in other countries (Beaver et al, 2016; Beaver et al, 2015). Also, what sets this sample apart from previous studies on polygamy is that Saudi Arabia takes a strong stance against aggressive and delinquent behavior that defies the kingdom's laws and Islam's teachings (Connolly et al, 2017; Sacarellos et al, 2016). Alcohol and drugs, which may be used as a coping mechanism against familial discord and are tied to externalizing behaviors, are prohibited in Saudi Arabia (Beaver et al, 2016).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%