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Dissertation
Development and validation of the lifetime history of impulsive behaviors interview and self-report measures
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University
May 2000
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00007237
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to construct and validate an interview and a self-report measure of clinical impulsivity. In the first study, items were written and revised based upon a thorough literature review, domain sampling, and expert consultations. Item analyses were performed by expert panel ratings and through administration of the scales to 20 subjects. The results of the item analysis were used to determine which items were the most relevant and useful. These items were retained for the second part of the study in which both the reliability (inter-rater and test-retest reliability) and validity (construct, concurrent, and discriminant validity) of the measures were assessed. Forty-two personality disordered and 20 control subjects participated by completing both versions of the Lifetime History of Impulsive Behaviors (LHIB), several self-report measures of impulsivity, depression, anxiety, and social desirability, and laboratory measures of impulsivity. Both versions of the LHIB demonstrate good to excellent internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Additionally, both versions are associated with other self-report measures of impulsivity. Differences in scores on both versions of the LHIB were found between diagnostic groups. No relationship was obtained between either version and laboratory measures. Finally, evidence of discriminant validity was mixed, with the LHIB demonstrating a relationship with depression and anxiety, but little association with a measure of empathy. Although additional examination is warranted, the results suggest that both versions of the LHIB appear to be promising instruments for use as either an alternative or complement to other measures of impulsivity.
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- Title
- Development and validation of the lifetime history of impulsive behaviors interview and self-report measures
- Creators
- Catherine A. Schmidt
- Contributors
- Emil F. Coccaro (Advisor) - Drexel University, Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University (1993-1996, 1998-2002)
- Awarding Institution
- Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Publisher
- Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- ix, 270 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University (1993-1996, 1998-2002); Clinical and Health Psychology [Historical]; School of Health Professions (1998-2000)
- Other Identifier
- 991021888879804721