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Examining the validity of the revised Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory scales

2016; Elsevier BV; Volume: 106; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.paid.2016.10.035

1873-3549

B. R. Walker, Chris J. Jackson,

Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression

Several self-report scales are now available to measure Gray and McNaughton's revised Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory (r-RST). To date, no research has evaluated all the studies used by these scales together in one article so researchers can assess their differential utility. This article attempts to address this issue with a summary of the studies used by the r-RST scales. We found that the Jackson 5 includes the most studies attesting to its validity, but recognize this as partly a function of it as the oldest scale. The Jackson 5 and the Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory Personality Questionnaire have been used by researchers other than the original authors, which suggests acceptance by the r-RST research community. Our hope is that this article is useful to researchers as a succinct summary of the validity of measures and also a commentary on the studies.