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A Comparison of Linear versus Non-Linear Models of Aversive Self-Awareness, Dissociation, and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury among Young Adults
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Armey, Michael F.; Crowther, Janis H. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2008
Research has identified a significant increase in both the incidence and prevalence of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). The present study sought to test both linear and non-linear cusp catastrophe models by using aversive self-awareness, which was operationalized as a composite of aversive self-relevant affect and cognitions, and dissociation as…
Descriptors: Injuries, Psychopathology, Young Adults, Self Destructive Behavior
Anger and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Crime Victims: A Longitudinal Analysis
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Orth, Ulrich; Cahill, Shawn P.; Foa, Edna B.; Maercker, Andreas – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2008
Among trauma-exposed individuals, severity of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms is strongly correlated with anger. The authors used 2 longitudinal data sets with 282 and 218 crime victims, respectively, to investigate the temporal sequence of anger and PTSD symptoms following the assault. Cross-lagged regression analyses indicated that…
Descriptors: Models, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Psychological Patterns, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Psychopathology of Childhood: Research Problems and Issues.
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Achenbach, Thomas M. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1978
Argues that research on child psychopathology would benefit from reduced influence of adult treatment models and from applying developmental perspective to clinical research on children. Research needs, including need to devise and use well-standardized measures and to evaluate interactions between subject and treatment variables, are suggested.…
Descriptors: Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Methods, Models
The Generalizability of the Youth Self-Report Syndrome Structure in 23 Societies
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Ivanova, Masha Y.; Achenbach, Thomas M.; Rescorla, Leslie A.; Dumenci, Levent; Almqvist, Fredrik; Bilenberg, Niels; Bird, Hector; Broberg, Anders G.; Dobrean, Anca; Dopfner, Manfred; Erol, Nese; Forns, Maria; Hannesdottir, Helga; Kanbayashi, Yasuko; Lambert, Michael C.; Leung, Patrick; Minaei, Asghar; Mulatu, Mesfin S.; Novik, Torunn; Oh, Kyung Ja; Roussos, Alexandra; Sawyer, Michael; Simsek, Zeynep; Steinhausen, Hans- Christoph; Weintraub, Sheila; Winkler Metzke, Christa; Wolanczyk, Tomasz; Zilber, Nelly; Zukauskiene, Rita; Verhulst, Frank C. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2007
As a basis for theories of psychopathology, clinical psychology and related disciplines need sound taxonomies that are generalizable across diverse populations. To test the generalizability of a statistically derived 8-syndrome taxonomic model for youth psychopathology, confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) were performed on the Youth Self-Report…
Descriptors: Psychopathology, Child Behavior, Check Lists, Age
Use of Log-Linear Models for Assessing Differential Item Functioning in a Measure of Psychological Functioning.
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Dancer, L. Suzanne; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1994
Describes investigation examining item validity and differential item functioning (DIF) on items measuring subjective well-being and coping behavior among respondents representing 338 male and 627 female members of three ethnic groups via use of log-linear models. Results offer strong evidence of item validity and some evidence of DIF. (Author/CRR)
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Blacks, Ethnic Groups, Evaluation Methods
Efficacy of Alpha Biofeedback Training in Elevating Mood
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Bear – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1977
The hypothesis that alpha brain wave biofeedback training elevates mood was tested. Three groups of eight naive subjects each were formed: Group 1 underwent training, Group 2 kept the alpha feedback signal off, and Group 3 named titles of tunes. The hypothesis was not supported. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Feedback, Models, Psychological Testing
Chronic Low Back Pain: Toward an Integrated Psychosocial Assessment Model.
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Strong, Jenny; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1994
Integrated six dimensions of chronic low back pain (pain intensity, functional disability, attitudes toward pain, pain coping strategies, depression, illness behavior) to provide multidimensional patient profile. Data from 100 patients revealed presence of three distinct patient groups: patients who were in control, patients who were depressed and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Clinical Diagnosis, Coping, Depression (Psychology)
Multilevel Structural Validation of Leary's Interpersonal Diagnosis System.
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Truckenmiller, James L.; Schaie, K. Warner – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1979
Considers issue of equivalence across first three levels in Leary system. Results confirm that factors I and II roughly correspond to Leary's Dominance and Love factors, respectively. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Correlation, Evaluation Methods, Females
Relative Efficacy of Modeling and Instructions in Eliciting Social Behavior from Chronic Psychiatric Patients
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Jaffe, Peter G.; Carlson, Peter M. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1976
The present study investigated the potential of modeling or observational learning in resocializing asocial psychiatric patients. Patients received one of three treatments: modeling, instructions, or attention. The effects of the treatment indicated that the modeling and instruction groups were of equal impact and superior to the attention group.…
Descriptors: Attention, Behavior Change, Comparative Analysis, Institutionalized Persons
Students Play Therapist: Relative Effects of Role Playing, Videotape Feedback, and Modeling in a Simulated Interview
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Bailey, Kent G.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1977
Several treatment and therapist training programs use role playing, videotape feedback, and modeling in combination. Undergraduates were randomly allocated into four groups of 12 subjects each: no-treatment controls, role playing, video feedback, and modeling. Results showed, modeling produced the greatest overall behavioral change, followed by…
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Feedback, Interaction Process Analysis, Models