Psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Tendency for Interpersonal Victimhood

This study validated the Italian version of the Tendency for Interpersonal Victimhood (TIV), originally developed by Gabay et al. (2020). The TIV assesses a personality trait across four dimensions: Need for Recognition, Moral Elitism, Rumination, and Lack of Empathy, which are crucial for understanding interpersonal dynamics and emotional regulation in various psychological contexts. Data from 1254 participants (56.5 % female, aged 18–70) confirmed a hierarchical model with one latent dimension and four method dimensions and high reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.84–0.91). Strong correlations with depressive rumination and anger rumination supported its convergent validity. The Italian TIV is a promising tool for research and clinical use in the assessment of the tendency for interpersonal victimhood trait in relation to emotional well-being, conflict resolution, and interpersonal violence. Further studies should test its stability and applicability in diverse populations.