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Deenz Sadism Tendency Assessment Scale (DTAS-24)

Normative and Psychometric Statistics
ROBUST N=1584 α=0.839 98Countries
Abstract

Deenz Sadism Tendency Assessment Scale (DTAS-24) normative dataset currently contains 1584 participant records collected between Jun 5, 2026 and Jul 11, 2026 .

This psychometric dataset currently includes 1584 anonymous participant responses collected through voluntary participation. The observed mean score was 57.65 with a standard deviation of 16.09, indicating moderate score variability within the sampled population. Internal consistency reliability analysis demonstrated good reliability (Cronbach alpha = 0.839). Observed skewness (0.09) and kurtosis (0.27) were examined as indicators of distribution quality. The score distribution appeared reasonably balanced and did not suggest substantial departures from normality.

1584
Participants
98
Countries
24
Scale Items
0.839
Reliability
Table 1
Dataset Overview
Assessment Deenz Sadism Tendency Assessment Scale (DTAS-24)
Research Status Robust Dataset
Dataset Maturity 95 /100 — ROBUST
Participants 1584
Countries Represented 98
Items 24
Dimensions 4
Data Collection Period Jun 5, 2026 – Jul 11, 2026
Reliability α = 0.839
Note. The current Deenz Sadism Tendency Assessment Scale (DTAS-24) dataset contains 1584 participant records collected from 98 countries. Dataset maturity reflects sample size, geographic diversity, and internal consistency reliability.
Table 2
Descriptive Statistics
Statistic Value
Mean Score 57.65%
Median Score 55
Standard Deviation 16.09
Variance 259.03
Standard Error 0.4
95% CI Lower 56.85
95% CI Upper 58.44
Minimum Score 0%
Maximum Score 100%
Observed Range 100
Note. M = 57.65, SD = 16.09, Median = 55. The 95% confidence interval ranged from 56.85 to 58.44.
Table 3
Sample Characteristics
Variable Summary
Participants N = 1584
Countries 98
Age Information Available
Gender Information Available
Note. Demographic information was collected voluntarily. Participant counts may vary across demographic categories when information was not reported.
Figure 1
Global Participation
Note. Participants were represented across 98 countries. The largest contribution originated from US (25.3% of available geographic records).
Table 4
Percentile Norms
Percentile Score Interpretation
10th 40% Very Low
25th 47% Below Average
50th 55% Average
75th 69% Above Average
90th 80% Elevated
Note. Percentile values provide preliminary normative benchmarks derived from the current Deenz Sadism Tendency Assessment Scale (DTAS-24) sample.
Figure 2
Score Distribution
Note. Observed scores ranged from 0% to 100% (M = 57.65, SD = 16.09). Distribution characteristics included skewness (0.09) and kurtosis (0.27). Distribution indices suggested no substantial departures from normality.
Table 5
Reliability Analysis
Metric Value
Cronbach Alpha 0.839
Reliability Classification Good
Participants 1584
Items 24
Standard Error 0.4
Note. Internal consistency was estimated using Cronbach alpha. Reliability estimates are based on the current normative dataset and may change as additional responses are collected.
Item–Total Correlations
Item Item Quality r Rating Q22 0.57 Excellent Q18 0.56 Excellent Q23 0.54 Excellent Q17 0.53 Excellent Q16 0.5 Acceptable Q12 0.47 Acceptable Q6 0.45 Acceptable Q5 0.44 Acceptable Q24 0.42 Acceptable Q10 0.41 Acceptable Q4 0.4 Acceptable Q20 0.39 Acceptable Q9 0.35 Acceptable Q3 0.35 Acceptable Q21 0.35 Acceptable Q1 0.35 Acceptable Q19 0.35 Acceptable Q2 0.34 Acceptable Q7 0.34 Acceptable Q14 0.34 Acceptable Q8 0.31 Acceptable Q13 0.25 Weak Q11 0.25 Weak Q15 0.08 Problematic
Item Analysis Interpretation

Item–total correlations were generally strong across the assessment, indicating that most items contribute effectively to the measurement of the underlying construct. The analysis identified3 itemsthat may benefit from future review.

Items Recommended for Future Review
  • Q11 (r = 0.25)
    I usually say what I truly mean.
  • Q13 (r = 0.25)
    Others' suffering may not affect me much.
  • Q15 (r = 0.08)
    I may feel little guilt after hurting someone.
The lowest item–total correlation was observed for Q15 ("I may feel little guilt after hurting someone."; r = 0.08), indicating comparatively weaker alignment with the overall construct.
Table 7
Dimension Norms
Dimension Mean SD N
Sadism 61.37% 21.44 1584
Aggression 58.23% 18 1584
Manipulation 56.9% 17.91 1584
Cruelty 54.28% 19.56 1584
Note. Dimension statistics summarize normative performance across the major constructs measured by Deenz Sadism Tendency Assessment Scale (DTAS-24).
Figure 5
Dimension Profile
Note. The highest observed dimension was Sadism (61.4%), whereas the lowest observed dimension was Cruelty (54.3%). The observed difference between dimensions was 7.1 percentage points. Moderate variation was observed between dimensions.
Table 8
Dataset Growth Summary
Metric Value
Current Participants 1584
Countries 98
Collection Start Jun 5, 2026
Collection End Jul 11, 2026
Months Recorded 2
Note. Growth statistics summarize cumulative participation throughout the observed data collection period.
Normative Data Notice

A total of 1584 participant responses were available for this assessment. Dimension-level norms were calculated using 1584 valid response records. Approximately 0 response record(s) were excluded from dimension-level normative calculations due to incomplete response patterns.

Limitations

Normative statistics are derived from voluntary participation and may not represent all populations. Reliability estimates, percentile norms, and dimension statistics should be interpreted in the context of the current sample and may change as additional responses are collected.

Ethical Statement

All records included in this dataset were collected anonymously. No personally identifying information is stored. Data are intended for educational, psychometric, and research purposes.

Recommended Citation

Deenz Sadism Tendency Assessment Scale (DTAS-24). Research Dataset. Retrieved from https://drdeenz.com/sadism-test/statistics/

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