DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17239711
title: Everyday Sadism Status Classification: A Survey Dataset on Everyday Sadism Behaviors from a Bangladeshi Population.

description: Introduction:This document describes a novel dataset on everyday sadism behaviors, collected from a diverse cross-section of the Bangladeshi population. The dataset is intended to support research in psychology, behavioral science, and machine learning, particularly for studies on classifying sadism tendencies.

Data Collection Methodology:Data was gathered via a digital survey distributed using Google Forms. The survey consisted of 20 predefined statements (A to T) designed to measure various aspects of sadism. Each question offered a 3-point Likert-scale response option: -1: Disagree, 0: Neutral, and 1: Agree.

Dataset Overview:





Total Samples: 500




Number of Features: 20 (A through T)




Target Variable: A binary class label indicating the respondent's overall everyday sadism level.




Class 0 (Non-Sadist): 260 samples (Total score < 50)




Class 1 (Sadist): 240 samples (Total score >= 50)



Class Label Determination:A composite sadism score was calculated for each respondent by summing their numerical responses to all 20 statements. The response options were encoded as integers (e.g., -1: Disagree, 0: Neutral, and 1: Agree).  A threshold of 50 was applied to this total score to create a binary classification:





Class 0: Total Score < 50 (Lower sadism tendency)




Class 1: Total Score >= 50 (Higher sadism tendency)



Feature Summary:The table below provides a detailed description of the survey statements (features A-T). For brevity, the full distribution of responses for all 20 statements is not displayed in-line but is available in the dataset itself. The table structure is as follows:














Feature
Description
Possible values / Distribution




A
When I feel down, observing someone who is in more bad situation than me, makes me feel better.
Disagree: 54, Neutral: 148, Agree: 150


B
If someone doubts my authority, I do not feel good and do anything to prove my ability.
Disagree: 162, Neutral: 154, Agree: 190


C
If anyone is likely to be fall into trouble, I motivate to face the trouble and see that he can be succeed or not.
Disagree: 269, Neutral: 121, Agree: 149


D
If I am in a group setting where everyone is sharing light-hearted jokes and notice someone getting flustered when they're target of playful teasing. I enjoy that and I also try to make more jokes about that. 
Disagree: 54, Neutral: 148, Agree: 150


E
I want to make them see my success who have challenged me that I fail.
Disagree: 162, Neutral: 154, Agree: 190


F
I don’t care about others feelings if I am satisfied with my own enjoyment. 
Disagree: 269, Neutral: 121, Agree: 149


G
Being mean to others who I think that they deserve it can be exciting. 
Disagree: 54, Neutral: 148, Agree: 150


H
People who don’t do as I say need to be criticized. 
Disagree: 162, Neutral: 154, Agree: 190


I
Mocking people in front of friends can be a good way of refreshment.
Disagree: 269, Neutral: 121, Agree: 149


J
I think, people who get mistreated have done something in past to deserve it. 
Disagree: 54, Neutral: 148, Agree: 150


K
I believe, the people will be humiliated one day who annoy me. 
Disagree: 162, Neutral: 154, Agree: 190


L
When I am in charge of something and tell people what to do, they know that they have to do it perfectly. 
Disagree: 269, Neutral: 121, Agree: 149


M
I like to bet and win other people’s things. 
Disagree: 54, Neutral: 148, Agree: 150


N
I enjoy coming out on top when all the friends are making jokes of each other. 
Disagree: 162, Neutral: 154, Agree: 190


O
I like to tell haunted stories to people with the aim of making them scared. 
Disagree: 269, Neutral: 121, Agree: 149


P
When anyone shares their bad feelings, I can’t relate and feel for them.
Disagree: 54, Neutral: 148, Agree: 150


Q
I like to feel superior by making fun of people.
Disagree: 162, Neutral: 154, Agree: 190


R
I like to be the leader of my group. 
Disagree: 54, Neutral: 148, Agree: 150


S
When someone do something as I say because of being afraid, I enjoy that. 
Disagree: 162, Neutral: 154, Agree: 190


T
I like to be toxic to the people who are close to me (emotionally) for enjoyment. 
Disagree: 269, Neutral: 121, Agree: 149