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Deenz Sadism Tendency Assessment Scale (DTAS-24)

Normative and Psychometric Statistics
ROBUST N=1922 α=0.821 104Countries
Abstract

Deenz Sadism Tendency Assessment Scale (DTAS-24) normative dataset currently contains 1922 participant records collected between Jun 5, 2026 and Jul 26, 2026 .

This psychometric dataset currently includes 1922 anonymous participant responses collected through voluntary participation. The observed mean score was 57.98 with a standard deviation of 16.02, indicating moderate score variability within the sampled population. Internal consistency reliability analysis demonstrated good reliability (Cronbach alpha = 0.821). Observed skewness (-0.01) and kurtosis (0.24) were examined as indicators of distribution quality. The score distribution appeared reasonably balanced and did not suggest substantial departures from normality.

1922
Participants
104
Countries
24
Scale Items
0.821
Reliability
Table 1
Dataset Overview
Assessment Deenz Sadism Tendency Assessment Scale (DTAS-24)
Research Status Robust Dataset
Dataset Maturity 95 /100 — ROBUST
Participants 1922
Countries Represented 104
Items 24
Dimensions 4
Data Collection Period Jun 5, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026
Reliability α = 0.821
Note. The current Deenz Sadism Tendency Assessment Scale (DTAS-24) dataset contains 1922 participant records collected from 104 countries. Dataset maturity reflects sample size, geographic diversity, and internal consistency reliability.
Table 2
Descriptive Statistics
Statistic Value
Mean Score 57.98%
Median Score 56
Standard Deviation 16.02
Variance 256.8
Standard Error 0.37
95% CI Lower 57.26
95% CI Upper 58.7
Minimum Score 0%
Maximum Score 100%
Observed Range 100
Note. M = 57.98, SD = 16.02, Median = 56. The 95% confidence interval ranged from 57.26 to 58.7.
Table 3
Sample Characteristics
Variable Summary
Participants N = 1922
Countries 104
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 104 countries. The largest contribution originated from US (24.1% of available geographic records).
Table 4
Percentile Norms
Percentile Score Interpretation
10th 40% Very Low
25th 48% Below Average
50th 56% Average
75th 69% Above Average
90th 79% 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 = 57.98, SD = 16.02). Distribution characteristics included skewness (-0.01) and kurtosis (0.24). Distribution indices suggested no substantial departures from normality.
Table 5
Reliability Analysis
Metric Value
Cronbach Alpha 0.821
Reliability Classification Good
Participants 1922
Items 24
Standard Error 0.37
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 0.52 Excellent Q18 0.52 Excellent Q23 0.5 Acceptable Q17 0.49 Acceptable Q16 0.46 Acceptable Q12 0.43 Acceptable Q24 0.43 Acceptable Q6 0.41 Acceptable Q5 0.41 Acceptable Q10 0.38 Acceptable Q20 0.36 Acceptable Q4 0.36 Acceptable Q9 0.34 Acceptable Q3 0.34 Acceptable Q1 0.33 Acceptable Q21 0.33 Acceptable Q19 0.33 Acceptable Q7 0.32 Acceptable Q2 0.32 Acceptable Q14 0.3 Acceptable Q8 0.3 Weak Q11 0.24 Weak Q13 0.22 Weak Q15 0.1 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 identified4 itemsthat may benefit from future review.

Items Recommended for Future Review
  • Q8 (r = 0.3)
    I can hide my intentions when it benefits me.
  • Q11 (r = 0.24)
    I usually say what I truly mean.
  • Q13 (r = 0.22)
    Others' suffering may not affect me much.
  • Q15 (r = 0.1)
    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 = 0.10), indicating comparatively weaker alignment with the overall construct.
Table 7
Dimension Norms
Dimension Mean SD N
Sadism 62.72% 21.12 1922
Aggression 58.25% 18.07 1922
Manipulation 56.61% 18.08 1922
Cruelty 54.54% 19.57 1922
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 (62.7%), whereas the lowest observed dimension was Cruelty (54.5%). The observed difference between dimensions was 8.2 percentage points. Moderate variation was observed between dimensions.
Table 8
Dataset Growth Summary
Metric Value
Current Participants 1922
Countries 104
Collection Start Jun 5, 2026
Collection End Jul 26, 2026
Months Recorded 2
Note. Growth statistics summarize cumulative participation throughout the observed data collection period.
Normative Data Notice

A total of 1922 participant responses were available for this assessment. Dimension-level norms were calculated using 1922 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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