Abstract
Disgust propensity appears involved in psychopathology. However, current disgust propensity indices display inflated correlations with psychopathology indices due to conceptual overlap. The recently developed Disgust Propensity and Sensitivity Scale - Revised (DPSS-R) is unique in that it measures disgust propensity irrespective of specific elicitors. Although psychometric research confirmed its factor-structure, its predictive validity remains to be established. Therefore, the goal of this study is to test its predictive validity for avoidance behavior in a series of disgusting tasks. Preselected participants (N = 60) with varying levels of disgust propensity engaged in seventeen behavioral tasks. Supporting its predictive validity, higher DPSS-R scores were associated with completing fewer behavioral actions. Additionally, the DPSS-R had added predictive value over and above traditional trait disgust indices.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 706-711 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Personality and Individual Differences |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2010 |
Keywords
- ANXIETY
- Behavioral experiments
- Behavioral validation
- Disgust propensity
- Disgust sensitivity
- FEARS
- INDIVIDUAL-DIFFERENCES
- INJURY PHOBIA
- SPECIFICITY
- SPIDER PHOBIA
- Validity