Multidimensional ordering of psychopathology. A factor-analytic study using the Comprehensive Psychopathological Rating Scale

The aim of the study was to search for a multidimensional order in the psychopathology of the functional mental disorders in general. A heterogeneous group of 192 patients was investigated by means of a semistructured interview based on the Comprehensive Psychopathological Rating Scale. Principal co...

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Published inActa psychiatrica Scandinavica Vol. 86; no. 4; p. 306
Main Authors Goekoop, J G, Hoeksema, T, Knoppert-Van der Klein, E A, Klinkhamer, R A, Van Gaalen, H A, Van Londen, L, De Weme, R, Zwinderman, A H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.1992
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Bias
Female
Humans
Likelihood Functions
Male
Mental Disorders - classification
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Mental Disorders - psychology
Middle Aged
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales - statistics & numerical data
Psychometrics
Psychopathology
Schizophrenia - classification
Schizophrenia - diagnosis
Schizophrenic Psychology
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Summary:The aim of the study was to search for a multidimensional order in the psychopathology of the functional mental disorders in general. A heterogeneous group of 192 patients was investigated by means of a semistructured interview based on the Comprehensive Psychopathological Rating Scale. Principal component factor analysis revealed 5 clinically meaningful dimensions interpretable as representing dysregulation of emotion and motivation, perceptual and behavioural disintegration and dysregulation of autonomic functions.
ISSN:0001-690X
DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0447.1992.tb03271.x