Psychometric theory is the basis for the development of assessment instruments in psychiatric research. However, the psychometric model appears to be largely inadequate in the clinical setting because of its lack of sensitivity to change and its quest for homogeneous components. Clinimetrics offers a viable alternative to psychometrics, both from a conceptual and a methodological viewpoint. Current diagnostic entities (DSM) are based on clinimetric principles, but their use is still influenced by psychometric models. Suggestions for switching gears in assessment research are offered.

Psychometric theory is an obstacle to the progress of clinical research / FAVA G.A.; RUINI C; RAFANELLI C.. - In: PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOSOMATICS. - ISSN 0033-3190. - STAMPA. - 73:(2004), pp. 145-148. [10.1159/000076451]

Psychometric theory is an obstacle to the progress of clinical research.

FAVA, GIOVANNI ANDREA;RUINI, CHIARA;RAFANELLI, CHIARA
2004

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Psychometric theory is the basis for the development of assessment instruments in psychiatric research. However, the psychometric model appears to be largely inadequate in the clinical setting because of its lack of sensitivity to change and its quest for homogeneous components. Clinimetrics offers a viable alternative to psychometrics, both from a conceptual and a methodological viewpoint. Current diagnostic entities (DSM) are based on clinimetric principles, but their use is still influenced by psychometric models. Suggestions for switching gears in assessment research are offered.
2004
Psychometric theory is an obstacle to the progress of clinical research / FAVA G.A.; RUINI C; RAFANELLI C.. - In: PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOSOMATICS. - ISSN 0033-3190. - STAMPA. - 73:(2004), pp. 145-148. [10.1159/000076451]
FAVA G.A.; RUINI C; RAFANELLI C.
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