Research Article
Cross Cultural Adaptation of the Dark Personality Instrument for the Indonesian Context: A Preliminary Study
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.2-11-2024.2354545, author={Aflah Zakinov Irta and Zakwan Adri and Siti Isma Sari Lubis and Zidan Maliki Akbar and Zahwa Saviola Ramadhini}, title={Cross Cultural Adaptation of the Dark Personality Instrument for the Indonesian Context: A Preliminary Study}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Psychology and Health Issues, ICoPHI 2024, 2 November 2024, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICOPHI}, year={2025}, month={2}, keywords={dark tetrad cross-cultural adaptation personality confirmatory factor analysis}, doi={10.4108/eai.2-11-2024.2354545} }- Aflah Zakinov Irta
Zakwan Adri
Siti Isma Sari Lubis
Zidan Maliki Akbar
Zahwa Saviola Ramadhini
Year: 2025
Cross Cultural Adaptation of the Dark Personality Instrument for the Indonesian Context: A Preliminary Study
ICOPHI
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.2-11-2024.2354545
Abstract
This study aimed to adapt and validate the Short Dark Tetrad (SD4) scale for use in the Indonesian context. Following established guidelines, a rigorous translation and adaptation process was conducted, involving forward translation, synthesis, back-translation, expert review, and pilot testing. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with a sample of 258 Indonesian university students yielded acceptable model fit indices (GFI = .975, CFI = .81, RMSEA = .073, SRMR = .07), although the CFI was slightly below the recommended threshold. Reliability analysis using Omega coefficients indicated good internal consistency for the overall scale (ω = .806) and most subscales. The findings suggest that the Indonesian version of the SD4 is a promising tool for assessing dark personality traits in Indonesia, with potential for further refinement.
