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Comprehensive Assessment of Sadistic Tendencies (CAST) Research Statistics

Assessment Information
  • Sample Adequacy: Robust dataset suitable for advanced normative interpretation.
  • Research Status: ROBUST DATASET
  • Items: 24
  • Dimensions: 5
  • Dataset Maturity: The current dataset achieved a maturity score of 90/100 and is classified as ROBUST.

Table 1
Normative Dataset Overview
Descriptive characteristics of the current normative sample.
Participants 552
Countries Represented 73
Dataset Maturity 90/100 — RobustDataset
Research Status ROBUST NORMATIVE DATASET
Sample Adequacy Robust dataset suitable for advanced normative interpretation.
Data Collection Period May 21, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026
The current normative dataset consists of 552 participants collected from 73 countries.
Table 2
Score Statistics
Measures of central tendency and variability.
Mean Score 53.74%
Median Score 55
Standard Deviation 15.15
Variance 229.43
Standard Error (SEM) 0.64
Reliability (α) 0.906
Items 24
Dimensions 5
The sample demonstrated a mean score of 53.74% (Mdn = 55, SD = 15.15).
Table 3
Distribution Characteristics
Distribution shape and score dispersion indicators.
Observed Score Range 77
Maximum Observed Score 90%
Minimum Observed Score 13%
95% Confidence Interval 52.48– 55
Skewness -0.22
Kurtosis -0.09
Observed skewness (-0.22) and kurtosis (-0.09) provide indicators of distribution quality and normality.
Global Participation Chart Participants IN 139 #1 US 135 #2 CA 30 #3 DE 30 #4 GB 22 #5 AU 17 #6 PH 15 #7 PL 11 #8 RO 9 #9 SE 7 #10 IT 6 #11 FI 6 #12 PK 6 #13 CH 5 #14 HK 5 #15 AR 4 #16 JP 4 #17 UA 4 #18 ES 4 #19 T1 3 #20 LK 3 #21 NG 3 #22 CZ 3 #23 TR 3 #24 NO 3 #25 MD 3 #26 NL 3 #27 BR 3 #28 MX 3 #29 SG 3 #30 CO 3 #31 AZ 2 #32 DO 2 #33 JM 2 #34 BO 2 #35 IL 2 #36 MN 2 #37 MY 2 #38 SI 2 #39 IE 2 #40 PE 2 #41 SA 2 #42 TH 2 #43 DZ 2 #44 LT 2 #45 NZ 2 #46 GR 1 #47 PT 1 #48 ZW 1 #49 FR 1 #50 KW 1 #51 BE 1 #52 CN 1 #53 EG 1 #54 HR 1 #55 LU 1 #56 BY 1 #57 DK 1 #58 GH 1 #59 LB 1 #60 BM 1 #61 CY 1 #62 KR 1 #63 BD 1 #64 JO 1 #65 PY 1 #66 AT 1 #67 KZ 1 #68 BG 1 #69 ID 1 #70 KH 1 #71 MA 1 #72 RS 1 #73
Global Participation Interpretation

The current dataset includes responses from 73countries . The largest contribution currently comes from IN which represents approximately 25.2% of all participants. International participation enhances sample diversity and improves the generalizability of normative findings across geographic regions.

Normative Percentile Distribution

Population Median 10th Percentile 30 Population Median 25th Percentile 48 Population Median 50th Percentile 55 Population Median 75th Percentile 63 Population Median 90th Percentile 73
Normative Interpretation

The current normative dataset indicates that approximately 10% of participants scored below 30%, while 90% scored above this level. The median score was 55%, meaning that half of participants scored below this value and half scored above it. Scores of 63% or greater were achieved by approximately the highest 25% of participants, whereas scores of 73% or greater were achieved by approximately the highest 10% of participants. These percentile values provide preliminary normative benchmarks that can be used to contextualize individual assessment results relative to the current community sample.

Distribution Histogram

10-19 6 20-29 47 30-39 40 40-49 113 50-59 166 60-69 101 70-79 53 80-89 25 90-99 1
Distribution Interpretation

This histogram displays the distribution of participant scores across the assessment. A balanced bell-shaped pattern generally indicates good score dispersion and stronger normative utility, whereas highly skewed distributions may indicate floor effects, ceiling effects, or sample bias.

Distribution Quality

The score distribution demonstrated a skewness of -0.22 and a kurtosis of -0.09.

The score distribution appears reasonably balanced and does not currently suggest substantial departures from normality.

Reliability Analysis

0.906 Poor Acceptable Good Excellent

EXCELLENT RELIABILITY

The assessment demonstrated excellent internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.906), suggesting that the assessment items measure a relatively coherent psychological construct.

Item–Total Correlations

Item Item Quality r Rating Q8 0.76 Excellent Q12 0.71 Excellent Q3 0.68 Excellent Q13 0.66 Excellent Q17 0.65 Excellent Q4 0.63 Excellent Q7 0.62 Excellent Q18 0.61 Excellent Q5 0.61 Excellent Q14 0.59 Excellent Q2 0.58 Excellent Q11 0.54 Excellent Q9 0.54 Excellent Q1 0.52 Excellent Q10 0.51 Excellent Q15 0.51 Excellent Q6 0.47 Acceptable Q22 0.43 Acceptable Q20 0.42 Acceptable Q16 0.32 Acceptable Q24 0.31 Acceptable Q19 0.28 Weak Q23 0.23 Weak Q21 -0.06 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 identified 3 itemsthat may benefit from future review.

Items Recommended for Future Review
  • Q19 (r = 0.28)
    By staying strong, one can better help others.
  • Q21 (r = -0.06)
    I'd do anything, even break the law, for those I love.
  • Q23 (r = 0.23)
    I am a religious person.

Lower item–total correlations may indicate weaker alignment with the overall construct, greater response variability, or the need for further refinement. These findings should be interpreted cautiously and considered alongside additional psychometric evidence as the normative sample grows.

Dimension Norms

Dimension Profile Mean SD 50% Verbal Cruelty 68% 20.1 Physical Aggression 60.5% 23.2 Violence Enjoyment 59.3% 20 Dominance & Control 58.2% 27.4 Emotional Coldness 33.9% 12.8
Dimension Interpretation

The highest scoring dimension in the current sample was Verbal Cruelty (68%). The lowest scoring dimension was Emotional Coldness (33.9%). Dimensions located above the 50% reference line represent characteristics that were more strongly endorsed within the current participant sample. Standard deviations indicate the degree of variability observed across participant responses.

Normative Dataset Growth 126 May 2026 150 Jun 2026 239 Jul 2026 340 Aug 2026 460 Sep 2026 552 Oct 2026
Dataset Growth Interpretation

The current normative dataset contains 552 participants . The cumulative growth curve illustrates how the participant sample has expanded over time. Increasing sample sizes generally improve the stability of percentile norms, reliability estimates, and other psychometric statistics.

Normative Data Notice

A total of 552 participant responses were available for this assessment. Dimension-level norms were calculated using 542 valid response records. Approximately 10 response record(s) were excluded from dimension-level normative calculations due to incomplete response patterns, historical data inconsistencies, or automated data-quality screening procedures.

Research Interpretation

This psychometric dataset currently includes 552 anonymous participant responses collected through voluntary participation. The observed mean score was 53.74 with a standard deviation of 15.15, indicating moderate score variability within the sampled population. Internal consistency reliability analysis demonstrated excellent reliability (Cronbach alpha = 0.906). Observed skewness (-0.22) and kurtosis (-0.09) were examined as indicators of distribution quality. The score distribution appeared reasonably balanced and did not suggest substantial departures from normality.

Ethical & Research Notice

All responses included in this dataset are collected anonymously through voluntary participation. No personally identifying information is stored. Results are intended exclusively for educational, psychometric, research, and self-reflective purposes and should not be used as clinical diagnoses. Trait Profiler continuously monitors response quality, distribution stability, and internal consistency to support ethical psychometric reporting.

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Research Citation

Comprehensive Assessment of Sadistic Tendencies (CAST). Trait Profiler Interactive Research Dataset. Retrieved from https://traitprofiler.com/sadism-test/statistics/

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