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{"title":"Psychometric Evaluation of the Borderline Personality Disorder Checklist","authors":"Philippa Lynn Mayer,&nbsp;Anna Lisa Westermair,&nbsp;Nele Assmann,&nbsp;Joos Bloo,&nbsp;Natalia Calvo,&nbsp;Chiara De Panfilis,&nbsp;Eva Fassbinder,&nbsp;Marc Ferrer,&nbsp;Gitta Jacob,&nbsp;Juliette Richetin,&nbsp;Anja Schaich,&nbsp;Emanuele Preti,&nbsp;Jan Philipp Klein,&nbsp;Arnoud Arntz","doi":"10.1002/mpr.70029","DOIUrl":"10.1002/mpr.70029","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a severe and disabling condition. The Borderline Personality Disorder Checklist (BPDCL) was designed to specifically assess the subjective burden of a patient due to BPD symptoms. Various translations have been developed, but an assessment of the psychometric properties of these translations is needed. The aim was to examine the psychometric qualities of the BPDCL across different languages (i.e., Italian, Dutch, German, Spanish, English, and Greek).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Secondary data was used by reaching out to various researchers, who administered the BPDCL in previous studies. Five studies (<i>N</i> = 3199) conducted in Spain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia, England, and Greece, were included in the current data set. The BPDCL was administered to BPD patients (<i>N</i> = 1131), Axis I disorder patients (<i>N</i> = 57), patients with other personality disorders (<i>N</i> = 225), and healthy controls (<i>N</i> = 1786). Item analyses and analyses assessing the known-groups and convergent validity were performed to investigate the psychometric properties of the checklist.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Each version of the BPDCL, differing in language, demonstrated high-reliability coefficients (Cronbach's Alpha ranged from 0.93 to 0.96 and was 0.96 for the entire sample). The correlations between the BPDCL and other instruments, used in the studies, were weak to strong. Correlations greater than 0.55 were observed between the BPDCL and the scales BPDSI, SCL-90 and the BSI. In addition, the BPDCL seems to differentiate well between diagnostic groups. BPD patients scored the highest, followed by patients with other personality disorders, who in turn scored higher than Axis I disorder patients and healthy controls.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In general, the BPDCL possesses good psychometric properties and seems to be an adequate self-report instrument to measure the subjective burden of BPD patients.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mpr.70029","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145139114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Psychosocial and Healthcare Utilisation Experiences of Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus From Diagnosis to 12 Months Postnatal: A Protocol for a Qualitative, Longitudinal Interview Study","authors":"Madeleine Benton,&nbsp;Elana Payne,&nbsp;Nabiha Waheed,&nbsp;Katrina Turner,&nbsp;Helen R. Murphy,&nbsp;Helen Skouteris,&nbsp;Khalida Ismail,&nbsp;Sergio A. Silverio","doi":"10.1002/mpr.70038","DOIUrl":"10.1002/mpr.70038","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects a significant and growing proportion of women each year. We know little about how their needs and experiences change over the perinatal period. This study aims to explore the psychosocial and healthcare experiences of women with a GDM diagnosis from pregnancy to 12-month postnatal.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This is a qualitative, longitudinal study comprising of individual interviews with women diagnosed with GDM who live in the UK at three time points: 35-weeks’ gestation; 3-months postnatal; 12-months postnatal. Data will be analysed using template analysis. Comparisons will be made both between participants and timepoints to allow for biographical and temporal interpretations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study will provide in-depth insights into women's lived-experiences, psychosocial needs, and interactions with healthcare services. Particular attention will be given to the transition between antenatal and postnatal periods.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Study findings will support the co-development of a tailored mother-infant dyad intervention grounded in women's needs and preferences across the perinatal period, aimed at improving long-term health outcomes for women and their children with a focus on diabetes prevention.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mpr.70038","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145042270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Validity and Reliability Study of the Turkish Version of Cognitive Complaints in Bipolar Disorder Rating Assessment","authors":"Ezgi Ince Guliyev,&nbsp;Gulcan Karaca Ozkutuk,&nbsp;Sema Cagal,&nbsp;Ece Ozlem Ozturk,&nbsp;Tugay Elik,&nbsp;Nupelda Akdas,&nbsp;Cem Horasan,&nbsp;Sibel Cakır,&nbsp;Nese Direk,&nbsp;Omer Aydemir","doi":"10.1002/mpr.70037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70037","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The Cognitive Complaints Rating Scale in Bipolar Disorder (COBRA) is a brief self-report measure designed to capture Subjective Cognitive Complaints (SCC) experienced by patients with Bipolar Disorder (BD). This study aimed to translate the 16-item COBRA into Turkish (COBRA-TR) and comprehensively assess its psychometric properties.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We recruited 160 participants, consisting of 80 BD patients in remission and 80 controls. The psychometric evaluation included confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), calculation of internal consistency, and examination of divergent and convergent validity through Pearson's correlations with related scales. Statistical analyses were performed using the SPSSv29 and the Jamovi software of R Statistical Package.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The COBRA-TR showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach <i>α</i> = 0.898) and robust convergent validity, strongly correlating with the Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (<i>r</i> = 0.784; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). It demonstrated moderate-to-high correlations with cognitive (<i>r</i> = 0.574; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001) and global functioning (<i>r</i> = 0.624; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), as assessed by the Functioning Assessment Short Test. CFA provided strong support for a unidimensional factor structure. Furthermore, the COBRA-TR successfully differentiated patients from controls. Clinical variables minimally influenced the scale, though it showed weak correlations with subclinical depressive symptoms (<i>r</i> = 0.325; <i>p</i> = 0.003) and working memory performance (<i>r</i> = −0.250; <i>p</i> = 0.002).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Our findings highlight that the COBRA-TR is a highly reliable and valid tool, effectively capturing SCC among BD patients. Its brevity, ease of administration, and strong psychometric properties suggest its potential utility as a valuable instrument in both clinical practice and research settings.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mpr.70037","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144935128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Body Perception Questionnaire-Short Form (BPQ-SF) Among Chinese Patients With Coronary Heart Disease","authors":"Jie Chen,&nbsp;Xiaojuan Chen,&nbsp;Tingting Wu,&nbsp;Xiyu Qi,&nbsp;Zhongmin Liu,&nbsp;Jing Chen,&nbsp;Lijie Zheng,&nbsp;Yu Chen","doi":"10.1002/mpr.70035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70035","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To revise the Brief Body Perception Questionnaire (BPQ-SF) for applicability in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), and to examine its reliability and psychometric characteristics.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In Sample 1 (<i>n</i> = 371), items from the two subscales of the BPQ-SF were revised using expert consultation and item analysis, followed by exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Sample 2 (<i>n</i> = 350) was used for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and for evaluating structural validity, internal consistency, test–retest reliability, and criterion-related validity.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The revised BPQ-SF consists of 30 items across two subscales: Body Awareness (15 items) and Autonomic Reactivity (15 items). The scale demonstrated good structural validity, internal consistency, and test–retest reliability. The total score was significantly and positively correlated with anxiety as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Anxiety subscale (HADS-A) (<i>r</i> = 0.368, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.01).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The revised BPQ-SF shows sound reliability and validity in hospitalized patients with CHD and serves as a reliable tool for assessing interoceptive sensitivity and emotional states. It offers a valuable measurement basis for the early detection and intervention of anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mpr.70035","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144897732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Normative Data for the Swedish Versions of the Beck Anxiety Index and Beck Depression Inventory—Version 2","authors":"Ann-Sophie Lindqvist Bagge,&nbsp;Roger Olofsson Bagge,&nbsp;Anders Carlander","doi":"10.1002/mpr.70024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70024","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Two of the most extensively utilized questionnaires for assessing symptoms of anxiety and depression are Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Beck Depression Inventory-second version (BDI-II).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Given the absence of normative data based on a representative Scandinavian cohort, the primary objective is to provide normative data from a representative Swedish general population sample and explore potential associations with sociodemographic variables.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Data was collected 2019 from a pre-stratified Swedish adult population sample (<i>n</i> = 2622).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The average mean value showed: a mild level of anxiety (8.7 ± 9.5) and a minimal level of depression (3.4 ± 5.6). Higher BAI and BDI-II scores were observed in women and younger individuals. There was an association between educational attainment and BDI-II scores, where those with a bachelor's degree or higher reported a lower depression score. Results show that BAI and BDI-II deviate from normality but demonstrate excellent internal consistency (McDonald's omega 0.92 and 0.91, respectively). BAI had a poor model fit (RMSEA) 0.11), while BDI-II had a fair model fit (RMSEA 0.08).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The present study presents normative data for BAI and BDI-II based on a representative sample from the Swedish general population. The model fit was not ideal, indicating caution, particularly for BAI.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mpr.70024","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144888146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Item Analysis of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adults Version Using the Rasch Model in Two Forms for People With Schizophrenia in Taiwan","authors":"En-Chi Chiu,&nbsp;Ya-Chen Lee,&nbsp;Yi-Ching Wu,&nbsp;Shu-Chun Lee","doi":"10.1002/mpr.70034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70034","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adults version (BRIEF-A) consists of two forms, self-report and informant-report. Each form encompasses nine scales to assess executive functions. The study aimed to examine the unidimensionality of each scale and item-level agreement between the two forms in people with schizophrenia.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 197 people with schizophrenia and 194 caregivers were recruited from a single psychiatric center. Among the people with schizophrenia, 44.2% were male, with a mean age of 44.0 years. As for the caregivers who completed the informant-report form, 27.8% were male, with a mean age of 60.4 years. The unidimensionality of each BRIEF-A scale was assessed using Rasch analysis. Weighted kappa and percentage of agreement were used to examine the item-level agreement between the two forms.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The infit and outfit mean squares of all items on each scale of the self-report form were 0.65–1.48. Except for the Plan/Organize scale, the items of the other eight scales in the informant-report form met the standards for infit and outfit mean squares (0.69–1.44). Principal component analysis of the standardized residuals of the nine scales were 1.4–1.8 and 1.5–2.1 for the self-report and informant-report forms, respectively. Weighted kappa and percentage of agreement between the two forms were 0.02–0.33 and 36.8%–63.4% respectively.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The BRIEF-A has acceptable unidimensionality for people with schizophrenia. The slight to fair item-level agreement between the two forms necessitates cautious explanation of results and incorporation of multiple informants' perspectives to ensure a more thorough and accurate assessment of executive functions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mpr.70034","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144815004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Intergenerational Impact of Maternal Childhood Adversity on Child Behavior and Neurodevelopment: The Healthy MiNDS Protocol","authors":"Danilo Micali,&nbsp;Ana Carolina Coelho Milani,&nbsp;Camilla Salmeron,&nbsp;Célia Araújo,&nbsp;Aline Camargo Ramos,&nbsp;Marcos Roberto Fanton,&nbsp;Sara B. VanBronkhorst,&nbsp;Nitamar Abdala,&nbsp;Ivaldo Silva,&nbsp;Sintia Iole Belangero,&nbsp;Cristiane S. Duarte,&nbsp;Jonathan Posner,&nbsp;Andrea Parolin Jackowski","doi":"10.1002/mpr.70031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70031","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Here we present <i>Healthy MiNDS</i>, a cohort of mothers and their newborns in São Paulo, Brazil, designed to investigate how maternal adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) intergenerationally affect child behavior and neurodevelopment, while exploring underlying biological mechanisms.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study included seven encounters, beginning with the enrollment of women at 25–39 weeks of gestation from a low-resource area, based on their high or low exposure to ACEs. Their newborns were followed through the first 2 years of life. Biospecimens (e.g. maternal and cord blood, hair, saliva, placenta) were collected before/during childbirth and at follow-up visits. Newborns underwent non-sedated brain MRI scans and were regularly assessed for behavior, mother-child interactions, and home environment.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We enrolled 626 mothers, with 60% of those who provided ACEs information (<i>n</i> = 603) reporting three or more ACEs, and 545 mother-child dyads. We obtained 303 MRI scans and 333 placental samples, among other biospecimens. Enrollment and the 6-month follow-up are complete, while the 14-, 18-, and 24-month visits are ongoing for active dyads.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The <i>Healthy MiNDS</i> data allows for testing associations between maternal ACEs, prenatal inflammation and stress, placental biology, and offspring brain-behavior development in a population highly exposed to ACEs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mpr.70031","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144663819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to “Understanding Youth Online Experiences and Mental Health: Development and Validation of the Digital Activity and Feelings Inventory (DAFI)”","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/mpr.70030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70030","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Kostyrka-Allchorne, K., J. Bourgaize, A. Murray, et al. 2025. “Understanding Youth Online Experiences and Mental Health: Development and Validation of the Digital Activity and Feelings Inventory (DAFI).” <i>International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research</i> 34, no. 2: e70028. https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70028.</p><p>In the above article, all the authors' names, except the last author and the study group, were incorrectly listed, with the authors' first names displaying as surnames. The correct citation should read:</p><p>Kostyrka-Allchorne, K., Bourgaize, J., Murray, A., Stoilova, M., Abbas, I., Bridgwood, A., Azeri, E., Hollis, C., Townsend, E., Livingstone, S., Sonuga-Barke, E.J.S., on behalf of the Digital Youth Research Programme 2025. “Understanding Youth Online Experiences and Mental Health: Development and Validation of the Digital Activity and Feelings Inventory (DAFI).” <i>International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research</i> 34, no. 2: e70028. https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70028.</p><p>Additionally, the author names have also been corrected in the funding statement and the author contributions.</p><p>The online version of this article has been corrected accordingly.</p><p>We apologize for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":50310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mpr.70030","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Substance Use Disorder Treatment Outcomes: Methodological Overview of Metrics and Criteria","authors":"Marta Narváez-Camargo,&nbsp;Oscar Lozano-Rojas,&nbsp;Cinta Mancheño-Velasco,&nbsp;Antonio Verdejo-García","doi":"10.1002/mpr.70027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70027","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The heterogeneous metrics and criteria used to assess the effectiveness of substance use disorders treatment hinders cross-study comparisons. This review aims to parse such heterogeneity by analysing the operational definitions of variables used to derive metrics and outcome criteria, contributing to the standardisation process.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We conducted a systematic review in PubMed and PsycINFO between January 2000 and October 2023. We included published studies on substance use disorders that featured at least one of seven ‘a priori’ defined variables commonly used to obtain metrics and criteria for treatment effectiveness. The review process and reporting followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Were identified three areas that can be used to define metrics and criteria associated with treatment outcome: as ‘substance use’ (abstinence and relapses), ‘treatment process’ (readmission, dropout, retention, and adherence) and ‘general wellbeing’ (quality of life). Operational definitions and metrics and criteria used were overall inconsistent.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The establishment of guidelines for evaluation of treatment outcomes is imperative, as heterogeneity is still present in the literature. We recommend that future trials provide outcomes metrics relevant to the identified categories, and that standardisation efforts continue toward harmonised criteria to report and interpret those metrics.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mpr.70027","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144331804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding Youth Online Experiences and Mental Health: Development and Validation of the Digital Activity and Feelings Inventory (DAFI)","authors":"Kostyrka-Allchorne Katarzyna,&nbsp;Bourgaize Jake,&nbsp;Murray Aja,&nbsp;Stoilova Mariya,&nbsp;Abbas Iqra,&nbsp;Bridgwood Amy,&nbsp;Azeri Eliz,&nbsp;Hollis Chris,&nbsp;Townsend Ellen,&nbsp;Livingstone Sonia,&nbsp;Edmund J. S. Sonuga-Barke,&nbsp;the Digital Youth Research Programme","doi":"10.1002/mpr.70028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.70028","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We created the Digital Activity and Feelings Inventory (DAFI) to measure youth digital activities and the psychological reactions they evoke, established its psychometric properties and tested its validity in predicting mental health relative to screen time estimates.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An initial pool of items was generated using the existing research on youth digital activity and mental health and further refined via consultations with experts and young people (online youth panel sessions, <i>n</i> = 14). The participants (<i>n</i> = 383, mean age = 19 years) completed the resulting DAFI alongside established measures of depression, anxiety, wellbeing, and screen time. The DAFI factor structure, reliability and predictive validity were tested.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Exploratory factor analyses identified five digital activity subscales: <i>Risky Content</i>, <i>Risky Interactions</i>, <i>Social Comparison, Leisure Activities and Social Engagement</i> and three psychological reactions subscales: <i>Negative Self-Reactions, Negative Stress Reactions</i>, and <i>Positive Reactions</i>. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were high. <i>Social Comparison</i> and <i>Negative Self-Reactions</i>, but not screen time, independently predicted depression and anxiety symptoms. <i>Positive Reactions</i>, lack of <i>Negative Self-Reactions</i>, lower screen time and <i>Social Engagement</i> predicted wellbeing.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The DAFI is a reliable measure of digital activities and associated psychological reactions and predicts youth mental health better than screen time.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mpr.70028","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144309147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}