Hostility state and trait scales correlated negatively with the Edwards Social Desirability Scale (ranging from 2.31
to2.52) ( Lubin & Zuckerman, 1999 , pp. 3/C04). Discriminant correlations were also reported with the POMS, the
Affect Balance Scale , the Toronto Alexithymia Scale , and the Affect Intensity Measure (Lubin & Zuckerman,
pp. 13/C014)“—(cf. Zuckerman et al., 1986 ).
Construct/Factor Analytic
Zuckerman et al. (1983) reported factor analyses (principal axis plus varimax rotation) of the MAACL-R item
intercorrelations, producing a 5-factor structure. Subsequently, Hunsley (1990a,b) contrasted 2- and 5-dimensional
solutions using both principal components and principal axis methods (with orthogonal rotation) on a sample of
307 undergraduates, and concluded that a 2-dimensional structure (Positive and Negative Affect) provided a
better solution since the five MAACL-R scales exhibited significant intercorrelations despite use of orthogonal
rotation in their construction. Zuckerman (1990) commented that the factor analyses based on adult samples
reported in the MAACL-R manual used the state instructions whereas Hunsley factor analysed the trait version.
Criterion/Predictive
Lubin and Zuckerman (1999) investigated the validity of the State Form of the MAACL-R in predicting dropout
from Air Force basic training ( N5200). Dropouts from training exhibited h igher scores on Anxiety, Depression,
Hostility, and Dysphoria, and lower scores on Positive Affect and PASS (p. 15). V a nW h i t l o c ka n dL u b i n( 1 9 9 8 )
reported the validity of the MAACL-R scales in predicting which Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offenders ( N5123)
remained drug/alcohol free following treatment intervention as compared with those who were unsuccessful.
Location
Lubin, B., & Zuckerman, M. (1999). Manual for the MAACL-R: Multiple Affect Adjective Checklist-Revised . San
Diego, CA: Educational and Industrial Testing Service.
Zuckerman, M., & Lubin, B. (1985). Manual for the Revised Multiple Affect Adjective Check List . San Diego, CA:
Educational and Industrial Testing Service.
Results and Comments
The MAACL-R has a long history of research. The latest version has been updated from its venerable forebear.
The method used to control the influence of acquiescence response style provides a means of compensating for
the inevitable differences among individuals in their tendency to endorse few or many adjectives. In addition,
evidence was provided ( Lubin & Zuckerman, 1999 ) that the influence of social desirability is perhaps stronger for
the MAACL-R negative affect dimensions (Anxiety, Depression, Hostility) than for the positive affect ones
(Positive Affect, and Sensation Seeking).
MAACL-R SAMPLE ITEMS
The following five adjectives (one for each subscale) are typical of those in the MAACL-R.
MAACL-R Scale Sample Adjective
Anxiety (A) Nervous
Depression (D) Lonely
Hostility (H) Angry
Positive Affect (PA) Good-natured
Sensation Seeking (SS) Adventurous
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Multidimensional Mood State Inventory (MMSI)
(Boyle, 1992 /2012).207 OVERVIEW OF THE MEASURES
II. EMOTIONAL DISPOSITIONS