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The Use of the Paulhus Deception Scales with Forensic Populations: A Psychometric Critique

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© 2025 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. The Paulhus Deception Scale (PDS) is a self-report tool which assesses two types of deception: self-deceptive enhancement (SDE) and impression management (IM). Whilst extensively used in research and practice, no psychometric critique assesses its suitability with forensic populations. Accurate deception measurement is crucial for clinicians and forensic psychologists involved in assessment and treatment. This review finds some support for the PDS's applicability, but highlights significant gaps when compared to its predecessor, the Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding (BIDR). Practical implications and future research are also discussed.

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Author(s): Mitchell Z, Johnson D, Tully RJ

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice

Year: 2025

Pages: Epub ahead of print

Online publication date: 24/06/2025

Acceptance date: 02/04/2018

Date deposited: 10/07/2025

ISSN (print): 2473-2850

ISSN (electronic): 2473-2842

Publisher: Routledge

URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/24732850.2025.2523594

DOI: 10.1080/24732850.2025.2523594

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