Atadzhykova Yu.A., Efremov A.G., Enikolopov S.N. Psychometric Adaptation of the Triarchic Psychopathy Measure in the Russian-Speaking Population
Yulia A. Atadzhykova, junior research associate, Department of Medical Psychology, Mental Health Research Center, Moscow, Russia; bld. 34, Kashirskoye hwy., Moscow, Russia, 115522; at.julia@gmail.com
Alexander G. Efremov, PhD (Psychology), senior research associate, Department of Medical Psychology, Mental Health Research Center, Moscow, Russia; bld. 34, Kashirskoye hwy., Moscow, Russia, 115522; efremovalexander@mail.ru
Sergey N. Enikolopov, PhD (Psychology), Head of the Department of Medical Psychology, Mental Health Research Center, Moscow, Russia; bld. 34, Kashirskoye hwy., Moscow, Russia, 115522; enikolopov@mail.ru
Background. As a clinical construct, psychopathy has significant value for understanding the psychological mechanisms underlying a wide range of deviant behavior patterns. Currently, there are no available psychopathy assessment tools in Russian, which hinders the study of critical phenomena such as antisocial behavior, aggression, and others. The triarchic model of psychopathy enables the study of psychopathy as a dimensional construct, and the Triarchic Psychopathy Measure (TriPM), based on this model, demonstrates strong potential for both theoretical and practical research purposes, while remaining a compact and cost-effective tool.
Objectives. The aim of the study is to assess the psychometric properties of the TriPM in a general Russian-speaking population sample.
Study Participants. The study included 316 participants aged 18 to 50 years (Mage = 24.3; SD = 6.6; 272 females).
Methods. The study employed a survey-based design using eight questionnaires: the Triarchic Psychopathy Measure (TriPM), the Comprehensive Assessment of Sadistic Tendencies (CAST), the Short Dark Triad (SD3), the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ), the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11), the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI), and the Cook-Medley Hostility Scale (CMHS). Quantitative data were analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, correlation analysis, Cronbach’s alpha, McDonald’s omega, and the Mann-Whitney U-test.
Results. The Russian version of the TriPM demonstrated high reliability and internal consistency in assessing psychopathy, as well as stability of the results over time. Both convergent and divergent validity were confirmed for the total score and the subscales. The factor structure showed a satisfactory level of fit to the original model.
Conclusions. The full Russian version of the Triarchic Psychopathy Measure is a satisfactory tool for measuring psychopathy in Russian-speaking populations for research purposes.
Key words: psychopathy, Dark Triad, aggression, adaptation, empathy, everyday sadism, impulsivity, hostility
For citation: Atadzhykova, Yu.A., Efremov, A.G., Enikolopov, S.N. (2026). Psychometric Adaptation of the Triarchic Psychopathy Measure in the Russian-Speaking Population. New Psychological Research, No. 1, 13–37. DOI:10.51217/npsyresearch_2026_06_01_01
Keywords: psychopathy Dark Triad aggression adaptation empathy everyday sadism impulsivity hostility
Received: 27th march 2026
Published: 27th march 2026