SIQ-R: Egan, V., Figueredo, A.J., Wolf, P., McBride, K., Sefcek, J., Vasquez, G., & Charles, K. (2005). Sensational
interests, mating effort, and personality: Evidence for cross-cultural validity. Journal of Individual Differences, 26 ,
11/C019.
Results and Comments
Based on the idea that everyday interests reflect personality, the SIQ has few competitors (one exception is
Goldberg, 2010 ). Because interest patterns vary across time and culture, we recommend that the items be re-
factored for use outside of the U.K. The dark pattern of SIQ interests may provide alternative avenues to gain or
display power outside of typical channels, and may also be a common thread in antisocial friendships ( Figueredo
& Wolf, 2009 ).
SENSATIONAL INTERESTS QUESTIONNAIRE
Please indicate your interest in the following topics by circling a number from 1 to 5. The anchors range from
Great dislike (1) to Great interest (5). Consider your ratings of interest in comparison to others of the same sex as you
are, and roughly your same age.
Special Forces (e.g., SWAT, Navy Seals) 12345
Crossbows 12345
Guns 12345
Motorcycles 12345
Mercenary soldiers and pirates 12345
Martial arts 12345
Pyrotechnics (explosives and fireworks) 12345
Military armed forces 12345
Survivalism 12345
Body building 12345
Vampires and werewolves 12345
Paranormal (ESP, spiritual world) 12345
UFOs 12345
Black Magic 12345
Paganism 12345
Astrology 12345
Drugs 12345
Gangsters/Mobsters 12345
Tattoos/Piercings 12345
Notes : Subscales are formed as three composites:
Militarism : Crossbows, armed forces, special forces, guns, martial arts, mercenaries and pirates, pyrotechnics,
survivalism, body-building.
Paranormal : vampires and werewolves, UFOs, black magic, astrology, paganism, other paranormal beliefs.
Deviant Group Identity : gangs, tattoos and piercings, drugs, motorcycles.
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4. Amoralism Scale (AMRL-9)
(Kneˇzevi´c, 2003; Kne ˇzevi´c et al., 2008 ).
Variable
The AMRL-9 was constructed by Goran Kne ˇzevi´c and Borislav Radovi ´c based on the premise that
stable internal dispositions shape moral behavior. The authors cast a wide net in order to capture the most com-
prehensive collection of traits that prioritize selfish and egoistical interests ( Kneˇzevi´c, 2003 ). Empirical analyses
revealed three themes: Lascivia (amoralism caused by low impulse control), Frustralia (amoralism caused by frus-
tration), and Crudelia (amorality involving brutality) ( Kneˇzevi´c et al., 2008 ).587 DARK TRIAD MEASURES
V. VICES AND VIRTUES