The Development of the Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Intimacy Scale

Leonard, Rachel C.; Knott, Lindsey E.; Lee, Eric B.; Singh, Sonia; Smith, Angela H.; Kanter, Jonathan W.; Norton, Peter J.; Wetterneck, Chad T.

doi:10.1007/s40732-014-0089-9

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“…In the current study, the SCS-R scale demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach's a = 0.945). We also measured self-compassion (Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form, SCS) [30], body image flexibility (Body Image Acceptance and Action Questionnaire, BI-AAQ) [31], body shape preoccupation (Body Shape Questionnaire-8a, BSQ) [32], disordered eating (Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire, EDE-Q) [33], intimacy (Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Intimacy Scale, FAPIS) [34] and committed action (Committed Action Questionnaire) [35], but the results of these tests are beyond the scope of this paper.…”

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Quality of life in women with lipoedema: a contextual behavioral approach

2015

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with psychological flexibility as the target of change and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy with social connectedness as the target of change might be useful in treating women with lipoedema; however, further research in this area is needed. The authors conclude that psychological and biomedical interventions for women with lipoedema and their QOL merit more attention from researchers and the medical community than is currently received.

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Quality of life in women with lipoedema: a contextual behavioral approach

2015

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“…A second sample of 393 undergraduates were surveyed using the 14-item FAPIS to investigate test-retest reliability and factor structure. The FAPIS demonstrated good test-retest reliability and a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) that indicated that the three-factor model was an adequate fit for the data (Leonard et al, 2014).…”

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“…After the research team selected Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic 77 items from more than 30 intimacy scales, they generated 15 more items, for a total of 92 items. A sample of 308 undergraduate participants were instructed to choose the person to whom they were closest in their lives and to respond according to the behavioral intimacy questions (Leonard et al, 2014). An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) indicated that the FAPIS contained 14 items and three factors: Hidden Thoughts and Feelings (5 items), Expression of Positive Feelings (4 items), and Honesty and Genuineness (5 items).…”

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“…The validation study also did not provide a great deal of information on whether the experts used consensus or discussion to arrive at their decisions. A final and important limitation of the Leonard et al (2014) FAPIS study is that clinical samples were not used. Thus, is not possible to know how well this measure would perform in clinical settings.…”

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Psychometric evaluation of the Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Intimacy Scale in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders

Singh

Wetterneck

O’Brien

2020

Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic

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Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) is a contextual behavioral therapy that targets specific ideographic behaviors related to interpersonal functioning and intimacy. There is a scarcity of measures specifically focused on behavioral measurement of intimacy as well as limited studies that examine intimacy in obsessivecompulsive and related disorders (OCRDs). Leonard and colleagues (2014) created the Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Intimacy Scale (FAPIS). The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity of the FAPIS in evaluating those with OCRDs. The FAPIS and other measures of intimacy were administered to 549 nonreferred adults endorsing OCRD symptoms. Several confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to assess the best fitting factor structure, and convergent validity and divergent validity were also assessed. Given the psychometric properties of the FAPIS in this sample, future research may be helpful in assessing if the FAPIS would be beneficial in measuring change related to intimacy when working with people with OCRDs.

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“…Are you comfortable discussing significant problems with your partner? (Leonard et al, 2014) I am not comfortable discussing aspects of sexuality and intimacy or my sexual needs with my partner(s). Are you satisfied with your sexual relationships?…”

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Development of the Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy (OPISI): Phase One

Walker¹,

Otte²,

LeMond³

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The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Background: The occupational therapy profession needs a framework to guide understanding of the occupational nature of sexuality and intimacy, assessment, intervention design, and measurement of outcomes. This study aimed to define the occupational nature of sexuality and intimacy and develop a theoretical and occupation-based screen, in-depth self-assessment, and performance measure.Method: The Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy (OPISI) was developed following DeVellis's (2017) guidelines for scale development that involved mapping the construct, generating an item pool, determining the format for measurement, and reviewing the initial item pool.Results: The Occupational Therapy Sexual Assessment Framework (OTSAF) was developed to define the occupational nature of sexuality and intimacy, depict how the theoretical constructs intertwine with the domain of occupational therapy, and guide scale development. The OPISI includes a self-screen, in-depth self-assessment, and an individualized measure to establish baseline performance and detect selfperceived change in ability, satisfaction, understanding, and confidence in skills and ability to improve occupational performance associated with sexuality and intimacy over time.Conclusion: The OTSAF defines the occupational nature of sexuality and intimacy and informs the occupational therapy scope of practice. The OPISI includes theoretical and occupation-based tools to adequately screen, assess, and measure performance related to the complex occupational nature of sexuality and intimacy. Formal validation is needed prior to releasing the OPISI for clinical use. CommentsThe authors report that that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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The Development of the Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Intimacy Scale

Cited by 27 publications

References 57 publications

Quality of life in women with lipoedema: a contextual behavioral approach

Quality of life in women with lipoedema: a contextual behavioral approach

Psychometric evaluation of the Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Intimacy Scale in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders

Development of the Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy (OPISI): Phase One

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