DOI: 10.5176/2251-1865_CBP49
Authors: Sin Hae Cho, Mi Jin Kim and Kyung Ja Oh
Abstract: The Sociotropy–Autonomy Scale (SAS), developed by Beck et al., assesses two dimensional personality factors called sociotropy and autonomy [1]. The SAS has been widely used by many researchers investigating the relationship between personality factors and depression. However, the psychometric properties of the K-SAS have not been explored yet to date. The present study aimed to investigate the validity and internal structure of the K-SAS in Korean college students and compare it to the construct proposed by Bieling et al. [2]. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported the two-factor structure for sociotropy and autonomy, respectively. The items included in each factor of a 2-factor model appeared to be largely similar to the previous model proposed by Bieling et al. [2], except for few items that were dropped or switched factors. Correlation analysis of the SAS subscales and the BDI revealed that the factor 1 of sociotropy (Fear of Criticism and Rejection) was positively associated with depression, while factor 2 (Sensitivity to Others’ Control) had no significant relationship with depression. This finding is inconsistent with the previous result reported by Bieling et al. in which both factors of sociotropy had significant positive associations with depression [2]. The results are discussed in the context of cross-cultural differences in the relationship of personality and psychopathology.
Keywords: SAS; K-SAS; EFA; CFA; Personality; Depression; Cross-cultural difference; Validity; Cross-cultural
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