Factor structure and validity of the MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool-Criminal Adjudication |
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Authors: | Zapf Patricia A Skeem Jennifer L Golding Stephen L |
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Institution: | Department of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York City, NY 10019-1128, USA. pzapf@jjay.cuny.edu |
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Abstract: | Examination of the available literature regarding the development of the MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool-Criminal Adjudication (MacCAT-CA) reveals 2 theoretical factor structures on which the MacCAT-CA was based: one in which 3 lower-order constructs are proposed (understanding, reasoning, appreciation) and one in which 2 higher-order constructs are proposed (competence to assist counsel and decisional competence). Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted with the MacCAT-CA's original normative sample (N = 729) to test both the relative fit of these 2 theoretical factor structures and models that combine the 2 factor structures. Analyses were also completed to examine the convergent and discriminant validity of the MacCAT-CA. Results are discussed in terms of the strengths and weaknesses of the nomothetic nature of the MacCAT-CA. |
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