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Publications [#275042] of John S. March

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  1. CA Flessner, J Sapyta, A Garcia, JB Freeman, ME Franklin, E Foa and J March (2011). Examining the psychometric properties of the family accommodation scale-parent-report (FAS-PR). Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 33(1), 38-46. [doi]
    (last updated on 2016/01/27)

    Abstract:
    Growing research has examined parental accommodation among the families of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, these studies have utilized a parent-report (PR) version of a measure, the Family Accommodation Scale (FAS) that has never received proper psychometric validation. In turn, previously derived subscales have been developed via clinical rather than empirical evidence. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive psychometric analysis of the FAS-PR utilizing data collected from 96 youths with OCD. Exploratory factors analysis was conducted and revealed a 12-item scale yielding two separate, yet related subscales, Avoidance of Triggers (AT) and Involvement in Compulsions (IC). Subsequent analyses revealed good internal consistency and convergent and discriminant validity. These findings suggest that future research should seek to examine factors that may impact various facets to accommodation as well as the role these facets plays in predicting treatment outcome. Limitations are discussed. © 2010 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.


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