Psychometric Properties of the Spanish version of the Dichotomous Thinking Inventory (DTI)
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https://doi.org/10.35670/1667-4545.v24.n2.46488Keywords:
dichotomous thinking, properties, psychometrics, DTI, factor structureAbstract
Dichotomous thinking is a cognitive distortion characterized by the use of using extreme categories to classify situations or people. This study aimed to adapt the Dichotomous Thinking Inventory (DTI) in a sample of Argentine adults. An intentional sample was constituted (n = 470) residing in Greater Buenos Aires and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, between aged 18 to 63 years (M = 30.71, SD = 10.76), of whichwith 367 were being women. Results from exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses indicated a two-dimensional structure with adequate reliability (α = .78 for dichotomous beliefs, α = .72 for preference for dichotomy, and α = .82 for the total score). Evidence of convergent and discriminant validity was found, and gender differences were identified, showing higher levels of dichotomous thinking in men. The adaptation to Spanish suggests adequate psychometric properties.
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