Psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire-15 (INQ-15-I)

Autor: Emanuele Fino, Paolo Iliceto, Caroline Silva, Thomas E. Joiner, Gabriella Candilera, Antonino Carcione, Laura D’Antuono
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: J Clin Psychol
ISSN: 0021-9762
Popis: Objective: The Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire (INQ-15) is a self-report measure of thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness, two constructs associated to suicidal ideation. The objective of the current study was to translate the INQ-15 from English to Italian (INQ-15-I) and to test its factor structure, reliability, and validity in Italian samples.\ud \ud Method: We examined (a) whether the components of the hypothesized two-factor measurement model are invariant across a community sample (N = 510) and a clinical sample (N = 259); (b) the relations between the INQ-15-I factors and measures of depression (Beck Depression Inventory-II), hopelessness (Beck Hopelessness Scale), and suicidal ideation (Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation); (c) the reliability and psychometric properties of the INQ-15-I.\ud \ud Results: Results from multi-group confirmatory factor analyses supported the adequacy of the two-factor model to represent thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness. The model is invariant across community and clinical groups, showing excellent fit. The two INQ-15-I scales measure highly intercorrelated constructs. Both significantly correlate with depression, hopelessness and suicidal ideation, and correlations are high in the clinical sample.\ud \ud Conclusion: The INQ-15-I is a valid and reliable measure of thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness. Implications for research, assessment, and intervention in suicidal ideation are discussed.
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