The current study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Italian validation of the Depressive Experiences Questionnaire (DEQ), conceived as a measure of self-criticism and dependency, i.e. two personality factors acting, according to Blatt (2004), as risk factors for depression in particular and psychopathology in general. A series of standardized measures [Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), DEQ, Symptom Checklist-90-R (SCL-90-R), Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, 3rd edition (MCMI-III)] was administered to three samples (i.e., students, community and clinical). Factorial validity was evaluated along with convergent and predictive validity. In order to evaluate the reliability and internal consistency, a specific subgroup of participants was retested on the DEQ and BDI-II. Results showed correlations between DEQ dimensions and some personality traits of the MCMI-III. The traditional three-factor model of the DEQ structure as identified by principal component analysis appears to be as stable factors as typically found in American samples, although some items showed elevated cross-loading or low loadings on any factor. Clinical and diagnostic implications of the findings will be discussed.

Falgares G., De Santis S., Gullo S., Carrozzino D., Marchetti D., Verrocchio M.C., et al. (2017). The Italian version of the Depressive Experiences Questionnaire: Psychometric properties and validation in students, community, and clinical groups. RESEARCH IN PSYCHOTHERAPY, 20(1), 81-90 [10.4081/ripppo.2017.227].

The Italian version of the Depressive Experiences Questionnaire: Psychometric properties and validation in students, community, and clinical groups

Carrozzino D.;
2017

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The current study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Italian validation of the Depressive Experiences Questionnaire (DEQ), conceived as a measure of self-criticism and dependency, i.e. two personality factors acting, according to Blatt (2004), as risk factors for depression in particular and psychopathology in general. A series of standardized measures [Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), DEQ, Symptom Checklist-90-R (SCL-90-R), Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, 3rd edition (MCMI-III)] was administered to three samples (i.e., students, community and clinical). Factorial validity was evaluated along with convergent and predictive validity. In order to evaluate the reliability and internal consistency, a specific subgroup of participants was retested on the DEQ and BDI-II. Results showed correlations between DEQ dimensions and some personality traits of the MCMI-III. The traditional three-factor model of the DEQ structure as identified by principal component analysis appears to be as stable factors as typically found in American samples, although some items showed elevated cross-loading or low loadings on any factor. Clinical and diagnostic implications of the findings will be discussed.
2017
Falgares G., De Santis S., Gullo S., Carrozzino D., Marchetti D., Verrocchio M.C., et al. (2017). The Italian version of the Depressive Experiences Questionnaire: Psychometric properties and validation in students, community, and clinical groups. RESEARCH IN PSYCHOTHERAPY, 20(1), 81-90 [10.4081/ripppo.2017.227].
Falgares G.; De Santis S.; Gullo S.; Carrozzino D.; Marchetti D.; Verrocchio M.C.; Lo Coco G.; Kopala-Sibley D.; Oasi O.
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