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Review of the Psychometric Properties of the Social Desirability Scale and the Development of a Short-Form

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Social Desirability Scale (SDS) and develop a short version, the SDS-BV. Using data from 3,855 participants in Puerto Rico, confirmatory factor analyses demonstrated that while the SDS showed excellent incremental fit (CFI = .995, TLI = .994), its RMSEA values were weaker, highlighting potential areas for refinement. The SDS-BV consistently exhibited very strong fit across all indices (CFI = 1.00, TLI = 1.00, SRMR = .012), underscoring its robustness and parsimony. Both scales achieved measurement invariance across demographic and organizational groups, confirming their equivalence for comparative research. High reliability coefficients (α ≥ .926) and significant correlations with related constructs support the validity of both scales. The SDS-BV, with fewer items and superior psychometric performance, emerges as a practical and reliable tool for assessing social desirability in diverse contexts. Findings highlight their relevance for psychological and organizational studies.

Source: Revista Caribeña de Psicología

DOI: 10.37226/rcp.v9i1.13313

Authors: Ernesto Rosario-Hernández, Lillian V. Rovira-Millán, Rafael A. Blanco-Rovira

Institutions: Ponce Health Sciences University, University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, University of Puerto Rico System, Carlos Albizu University

Language: English

Topic: Psychometric Methodologies and Testing

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415344777

FWCI: 1.024

Cites: 48

Cited by: 2

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