The Theoretical Integrative Model for the Latvian Clinical Personality Inventory

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present a theoretical integrative model, which reflects contemporary tendencies in the understanding of mental disorders and functional impairment, and which is used as a theoretical frame for the development of the Latvian Clinical Personality Inventory (LCPI). This article, based on the latest research findings in the field, supports the necessity of a combined analysis of mental disorders and functional impairment. Due to scientific findings and deeper understanding of the interrelation between mental disorders and functioning impairment, it has become possible to develop psychological instruments for valid assessment of the disturbances in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, and behaviour combining with analysis of most essential and relevant aspects of their functioning. An integrative theoretical model of LCPI, developed on the selected criteria from Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM – 5; APA, 2013) and WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF; WHO, 2001/2015) is presented in the article. Conducted literature analysis permits to conclude, that in a context of clinical personality assessment, a combined analysis of symptoms of mental disorders and relevant functioning criteria is very promising and will be useful in many assessment contexts. Based on such an integrative approach the Latvian Clinical Personality Inventory is currently being developed. This project is a part of the National Research Programme (No. 5.8.2.).

The relationship between anomia and maladaptive personality traits

“…First, based on a theoretical analysis of existing models of pathologic personality traits, a list of 40 traits -a combination of traits listed in Samuel et al [26], Wright et al [28], DSM-5 Section III (PSY-5 model, APA, [29]) was prepared and used in deductively derived preliminary versions of 40 pathologic personality trait scales [30], and then, based on the results of a factor analytic study [31] a final model of 33 facet-level pathological personality traits that comprise seven first-order domains (namely, Psychoticism, Introversion, Narcissism, Impulsivity, Dependence, Negative emotionalism and Compulsivity), which in their turn, can be grouped in four second-order domains (Schizotypy, Antagonism, Neuroticism and Compulsivity) was developed.…”

Psychometric Properties of the Anomia Questionnaire (Aq)

“…Also empirical studies, in which questionnaires and secondary data from the European Quality of Life Survey (European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS), 2012) (Ļevina, Mārtinsone, & Kamerāde, 2015b, c, 2016a and from the European Values Study (European Values Study (EVS), 2008) (Ļevina, Mārtinsone, & Klince, 2016) were used, have confirmed that anomia is multidimensional.…”

“…As examples of such instruments Srole's Anomia Scale (Srole, 1956) or McClosky's and Schaar's Anomy Scale (McClosky & Schaar, 1965) can be mentioned. Second, those studies, in which multiple indices of anomia were measured, are conducted using secondary data (e.g., Levina, Martinsone, Kamerade, 2015;Ļevina, Mārtinsone, in press;Ļevina, Mārtinsone, Kamerāde, 2015b, c;2016a, b;Ļevina, Mārtinsone, & Klince, 2016).…”