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Reliability reporting across studies using the Buss Durkee Hostility Inventory.

Matt Vassar1, William Hale

  • 1College of Osteopathic Medicine, Center for Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 1111 W. 17th St., Tulsa, OK 74107, USA. matt.vassar@okstate.edu

Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|April 2, 2008
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Most studies using the Buss Durkee Hostility Inventory (BDHI) fail to report reliability estimates, and those reported are often unacceptably low. This impacts the accuracy of anger and hostility measurements in psychological research.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Anger and hostility have been extensively studied for over 50 years.
  • Accurate measurement is crucial for interpreting findings in anger research.
  • Psychometric properties, particularly reliability, are essential for consistent and valid assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reporting practices of reliability estimates for the Buss Durkee Hostility Inventory (BDHI).
  • To assess the psychometric quality of BDHI scores based on reported reliability.
  • To identify trends in reliability reporting in anger and hostility research.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of 250 published articles utilizing the Buss Durkee Hostility Inventory (BDHI).
  • Analysis of how reliability estimates (e.g., Cronbach's alpha) were reported or omitted.

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  • Examination of reported reliability coefficients for BDHI subscales.

    • Main Results:

    • Only 11.2% of studies reported current reliability estimates; 6.8% cited previous estimates.
    • A significant majority (77.1%) of studies failed to mention score reliability.
    • Average reliability estimates for BDHI subscales were frequently below acceptable psychometric standards.

    Conclusions:

    • Inconsistent and inadequate reporting of reliability for the BDHI is prevalent in the literature.
    • The low reliability estimates suggest potential issues with the psychometric integrity of BDHI scores in many studies.
    • Future research should prioritize rigorous reporting of psychometric properties for anger and hostility measures.