How to Download and Use the Paulhus Deception Scales in Psychological Research
The Paulhus Deception Scales (PDS) is a self-report instrument that identifies individuals who, when responding to assessments and rating scales, distort their responses. Designed to be administered concurrently with other instruments, the PDS has been used to successfully identify individuals who might have distorted their responses when completing other clinical and/or personality diagnostic instruments.
How to Download and Use the Paulhus Deception Scales in Psychological Research
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The PDS measures two types of socially desirable responding: self-deceptive enhancement (SDE) and impression management (IM). SDE reflects a nondeliberate tendency to present oneself in a positive light, whereas IM reflects a deliberate attempt to manipulate others impressions of oneself. The PDS consists of 40 items that use contemporary, gender-neutral language and are rated on a 5-point scale from 1 (not true) to 5 (very true). The items are scored dichotomously (0 or 1) and summed to obtain SDE and IM scores, as well as a total PDS score.
The PDS is suitable for adults and adolescents aged 16 years or older, and can be used with both nonclinical and clinical populations. It requires a grade 5 reading level and can be completed in about 5 to 7 minutes. The PDS can be administered online or on paper, and scored manually or electronically. The online scoring option provides instantly generated reports with statistical, textual, and graphical interpretations of the respondents results.
The PDS can be used for various purposes in psychological research, such as:
Assessing the validity of self-report data by detecting response distortion
Controlling for social desirability bias in data analysis by using PDS scores as covariates
Comparing the effects of different administration conditions (e.g., anonymous vs. identifiable) on socially desirable responding
Evaluating the impact of social desirability on the measurement of personality traits and other constructs
Developing and testing new instruments that are less susceptible to social desirability
If you are interested in using the PDS in your research, you can download the PDF version of the instrument from the official website of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), the publisher of the PDS. You will need to register as a user and provide some information about your qualifications and intended use of the PDS. You will also need to pay a fee for each administration of the PDS. Alternatively, you can order paper-and-pencil versions of the PDS manual and quickscore forms from MHS or other authorized distributors.
The PDS is a reliable and valid measure of socially desirable responding that can help you enhance the quality and accuracy of your self-report data. To learn more about the PDS and how to download it, visit https://storefront.mhs.com/collections/pds.
References
Paulhus, D. L. (1999). Paulhus Deception Scales (PDS): The Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding-7. Toronto: Multi-Health Systems.
Holden, R. R., & Fekken, G. C. (2017). Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding. In V. Zeigler-Hill & T. K. Shackelford (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences (pp. 14). Cham: Springer.
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