Circular Modelling of Circumplex Measurements for Interpersonal Behavior

Jolien Cremers, Helena J.M. Pennings, Tim Mainhard, Irene Klugkist*

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Abstract

This article describes a new way to analyze data from the interpersonal circumplex (IPC) for interpersonal behavior. Instead of analyzing Agency and Communion separately or analyzing the IPC’s octants, we propose using a circular regression model that allows us to investigate effects on a blend of Agency and Communion. The proposed circular model is called a projected normal (PN) model. We illustrate the use of a PN mixed-effects model on three repeated measures data sets with circumplex measurements from interpersonal and educational psychology. This model allows us to detect different types of patterns in the data and provides a more valid analysis of circumplex data. In addition to being able to investigate the effect on the location (mean) of scores on the IPC, we can also investigate effects on the spread (variance) of scores on the IPC. We also introduce new tools that help interpret the fixed and random effects of PN models.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)585-600
Number of pages16
JournalAssessment
Volume28
Issue number2
Early online date1 Jul 2019
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2021

Keywords

  • circular mixed-effects model
  • embedding approach
  • interpersonal circle
  • interpersonal circumplex
  • interpersonal theory

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