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Exploring the factor structure of criminogenic cognitions in incarcerated males: Psychometric evaluation of the Criminogenic Cognitions Scale (CCS)

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dc.contributor.authorPereira, Teresa
dc.contributor.authorOliveira, Catarina
dc.contributor.authorBasto Pereira, Miguel
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-15T15:54:31Z
dc.date.available2025-07-15T15:54:31Z
dc.date.issued2025-02-21
dc.description.abstractDespite the importance of criminogenic thinking in addressing criminal behavior, validated instruments to measure these cognitions in Portuguese forensic settings are scarce. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to explore the psychometric properties of the Criminogenic Cognitions Scale (CCS) in a sample of 364 Portuguese incarcerated males (Mage = 37.88, SD = 10.88). An exploratory factor analysis was conducted, indicating a 15-item, two-factor structure (KMO = 0.82; Bartlett’s test, χ2 = 1841.2, df = 105, p < 0.001). The CCS dimensions, comprising Short-Term Orientation and Responsibility Evasion and Authority Resistance, demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties, including convergent validity with antisocial traits, moral disengagement, and self-control dimensions, as well as internal consistency (omega coefficient = 0.60–0.77; composite reliability = 74–91; coefficient H = 89–95), and sensitivity of items. The CCS is a valuable tool within prison settings for assessing criminogenic thinking patterns, supporting risk assessment, the development of targeted rehabilitation programs, and monitoring cognitive changes over time to reduce recidivism, thereby promoting inmates’ safer reintegration into society. Overall, our findings suggest the CCS is a promising tool for assessing criminogenic cognitions in the forensic Portuguese population.por
dc.description.sponsorshipFundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia - FCT
dc.identifier.citationPereira, T., Oliveira, C., & Basto-Pereira, M. (2025). Exploring the factor structure of criminogenic cognitions in incarcerated males: Psychometric Evaluation of the Criminogenic Cognitions Scale (CCS). European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15030027
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/ejihpe15030027
dc.identifier.issn2254-9625
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/13559
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherMDPI AG
dc.relationUID/04810/2020
dc.relation.hasversionhttps://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/15/3/27
dc.relation.ispartofEuropean Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectCriminogenic cognitions
dc.subjectExploratory factor analysis
dc.subjectIncarceration
dc.subjectInmates
dc.subjectPsychometric properties
dc.titleExploring the factor structure of criminogenic cognitions in incarcerated males: Psychometric evaluation of the Criminogenic Cognitions Scale (CCS)eng
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.issue3
oaire.citation.titleEuropean Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education
oaire.citation.volume15
oaire.versionhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85
person.familyNameBasto Pereira
person.givenNameMiguel
person.identifier.ciencia-id2A19-7413-2B4D
person.identifier.orcid0000-0002-2929-1775
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