Psychometric Properties of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory–III in an Arabic Clinical Sample Compared With American, Italian, and Dutch Cultures

Alareqe, Naser Abdulhafeeth; Roslan, Samsilah; Nordin, Mohamad Sahari; Ahmad, Nor Aniza; Taresh, Sahar Mohammed

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.562619

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“…Although the current study expands the model of internalizing-externalizing psychopathology, there are notable differences between the current model and previous models. For example, previous studies delineated internalizing psychopathology with two underlying factors: fear and distress [4,10,17,22,25], whereas the internalizing model of EFA [53] and the current study did not bifurcate into distinct distress and fear components of internalizing disorders. The bifurcation of two underlying factors was specified: fear and distress did not provide an admissible solution.…”

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“…The validity ranged from 0.84 for the anxiety scale to 0.96 for the somatoform scale. The median stability coefficient was 0.91, thus indicating that the MCMI results were highly stable over a short period [44,53].…”

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“…According to Forbush and Watson [39], data analysis was conducted in three steps. First, in Alareqe et al [53], the items were subjected to exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to create scales that would be used in the subsequent structural studies. Second, a baseline confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) model was developed using the results of EFAs.…”

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“…Many researchers have employed exploratory techniques for MCMI [53][54][55][56][57][58], while few recent studies have used confirmatory methods with limited scales of MCMI. For example, Cuevas et al [59] analyzed 14 personality disorders of MCMI using the maximum likelihood of confirmatory factor modeling among undergraduate students as the study sample.…”

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Validity of Adult Psychopathology Model Using Psychiatric Patient Sample from a Developing Country: Confirmatory Factor Analysis

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Objectives. This study is aimed at testing and validating the two-factor measurement model of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI). Specifically, this paper reported construct validity, particularly focusing on convergent and discriminant validities of the internalizing-externalizing MCMI model of adult psychopathology using a psychiatric sample from a developing country, the Republic of Yemen. Methods. MCMI was distributed among 232 outpatients from the Hospital of Taiz City and two private psychiatry clinics in Yemen; data were collected using structured interviews over four months. We used exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to explore and confirm the latent structure MCMI and verify the evidence of convergent and discriminant validity. Results. The CFA results indicated that MCMI was a good fit for the internalizing-externalizing two-factor model of adult psychopathology, comparative fit index CFI = 0.95 , and RMSEA = 0.07 . The results of the CFA provide evidence of convergent and discriminant validity characterized by MCMI with the internalizing-externalizing model. Conclusion. The adult psychopathology of internalizing-externalizing is a valid measurement model of MCMI with ten personality disorders and eight clinical syndromes.

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“…The questions investigate the presence of borderline and antisocial personality traits, thought disorders, and delusional disorders. The MCMI-III showed excellent construct validity, test-retest reliability, as well as internal consistency even if translated into several languages (62). Its factor structure is consistent across countries (63).…”

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Alter Game: A Study Protocol on a Virtual “Serious Game” for Relapse Prevention in Patients With Gambling Disorder

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most successful protocol in gambling disorder (GD) treatment. However, it presents some weaknesses, especially concerning relapse prevention (RP). RP is one of the most important therapeutic steps, aiming at managing cravings and to avoid future relapse increasing perceived self-efficacy. Encouraging results come from the blending of psychotherapy and virtual reality (VR), containing gambling cues. The goal of Alter Game (approved by the Ethical Commission, Prot. No. 69346) is verifying the efficacy of an innovative psychological treatment for GD based on the integration of traditional CBT therapy and an immersive VR cue exposure therapy using a serious virtual game, which is a game designed for purposes other than entertainment. RP in virtual cue-exposure therapy allows pathological gamblers to manage the urge to gamble and to avoid relapse by becoming aware of which internal and external triggers are related to craving. We hypothesize that the integrated intervention will be more effective than simple CBT with regard to self-efficacy, craving, and gambling-related distortions. Four virtual ecological environments were developed, and a virtual app, Exludo, interfaced with a computerized multiparametric acquisition system for biofeedback, was created. A sample of about 60 patients aged between 18 and 65 with GD referring to the Addiction Medicine Unit of Verona (Rossi Hospital) will be recruited. Patients will be randomly assigned to the CBT group (16 CBT sessions) or the CBT + VR group (8 CBT sessions + 8 VR cue-exposure therapy sessions). The MCMI-III, the BIS-11, and the SOGS will be used to evaluate inclusion and exclusion criteria, while the Gambling Related Cognitions Scale and the Multidimensional Gambling Self-Efficacy Scale will be used to verify changes as a function of the treatment. Craving will be evaluated through VAS, and psychophysiological variables will be assessed through biofeedback. A pre-test/post-test experimental design with a 1-month follow-up will be conducted. This study will examine an innovative psychotherapeutic protocol for GD treatment, and it will help in identifying new virtual tools to increase the efficacy of traditional therapeutic approaches that could also be applied to treat other addictions.

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Psychometric Properties of the Perceived Collective Family Efficacy Scale in Algeria

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Aljaberi,

Lee

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The Perceived Collective Family Efficacy Scale is a tool utilized to assess the effectiveness of a family as a functioning system. The scale has a single-factor structure with good validity and reliability. However, there is a shortage of psychometric evidence of the scale in an Arab context. This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Perceived Collective Family Efficacy Scale among Algerian students. A cross-sectional study was conducted to recruit 300 students from Algerian universities. The students completed the 20-item Perceived Collective Family Efficacy Scale, Arabic version, to measure their beliefs regarding collective efficacy within families. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and the Rasch model were employed to assess the psychometric properties and unidimensionality of the scale. Both CFA and Rasch findings supported the single-factor structure for the Perceived Collective Family Efficacy Scale. Specifically, the CFA indicated that the data aligned with a one-dimensional model. The Rasch analysis revealed favorable indicators of unidimensionality for the scale. Moreover, a thorough examination of the Principal Component Analysis of the Rasch residuals confirmed the existence of a single dimension, which is consistent with the original structure of the Perceived Collective Family Efficacy Scale. These findings provide scientific evidence for the validity and unidimensional nature of the Perceived Collective Family Efficacy Scale. Specifically, the satisfactory psychometric properties findings indicate that the Perceived Collective Family Efficacy Scale could be applied in an Arab context (i.e., in Algerian). The scale’s unidimensional structure underscores its effectiveness in measuring beliefs in collective efficacy within families. These results enhance our understanding of family dynamics and provide a reliable measurement tool for assessing family efficacy in similar cultural contexts.

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Psychometric Properties of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory–III in an Arabic Clinical Sample Compared With American, Italian, and Dutch Cultures

Cited by 3 publications

References 30 publications

Validity of Adult Psychopathology Model Using Psychiatric Patient Sample from a Developing Country: Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Validity of Adult Psychopathology Model Using Psychiatric Patient Sample from a Developing Country: Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Alter Game: A Study Protocol on a Virtual “Serious Game” for Relapse Prevention in Patients With Gambling Disorder

Psychometric Properties of the Perceived Collective Family Efficacy Scale in Algeria

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