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Shortcomings of the Sociosexual Orientation Inventory: can psychometrics inform evolutionary psychology?

Authors :
Voracek, Martin
Source :
Behavioral and Brain Sciences. April, 2005, Vol. 28 Issue 2, p296, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Simpson and Gangestad's (1991) Sociosexual Orientation Inventory (SOI) is pivotal in Schmitt's cross-national study on sociosexuality. Here I elaborate on psychometric shortcomings of the SOI that are crucial in this research context.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0140525X
Volume :
28
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.135611309