Validation of the Italian version of the 25-item Hikikomori Questionnaire (HQ-25-I)

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INTRODUCTION: The present study aimed to adapt the 25-item Hikikomori Questionnaire to the Italian context (HQ-25-I) and to test its psychometric properties in two samples, particularly a sample of residents with psychiatric conditions (n = 117) and a sample of individuals from the community (n = 209).

METHODS: We tested the fit of the original three-factor structure (Socialization, Isolation, and Emotional Support) and measurement invariance across the two groups, and the reliability, convergent, and criterion (concurrent) validity of the HQ-25-I.

RESULTS: The results showed that the original measurement model fitted the data well and that it was invariant across the two groups. The measure was reliable and positively correlated with some maladaptive personality trait domains (PID-5-BF), Depression (BDI-II), and Hopelessness (BHS) in both groups, with higher scores observed in the clinical sample. However, low correlations were found between the HQ-25-I and the PID-5-BF Detachment and Negative Affectivity.

CONCLUSIONS: The results from the study showed that the HQ-25-I is reliable, but further examination of its validity is warranted. Implications for theory and future research are discussed.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:79

Enthalten in:

Journal of clinical psychology - 79(2023), 1 vom: 01. Jan., Seite 210-227

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Fino, Emanuele [VerfasserIn]
Iliceto, Paolo [VerfasserIn]
Carcione, Antonino [VerfasserIn]
Giovani, Eleni [VerfasserIn]
Candilera, Gabriella [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Depression
Emotional support
Hikikomori
Isolation
Journal Article
Socialization

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Date Completed 16.12.2022

Date Revised 12.04.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1002/jclp.23404

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM342303376