Publications [#252195] of Rick Hoyle

Journal Articles

1. Rogers, GM; Park, J-H; Essex, MJ; Klein, MH; Silva, SG; Hoyle, RH; Curry, JF; Feeny, NC; Kennard, B; Kratochvil, CJ; Pathak, S; Reinecke, MA; Rosenberg, DR; Weller, EB; March, JS (2009). The dysfunctional attitudes scale: psychometric properties in depressed adolescents.. J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol, 38(6), 781-789. [20183662], [doi]
   (last updated on 2026/01/15)

   Abstract:
   The psychometric properties and factor structure of the Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale were examined in a sample of 422 male and female adolescents (ages 12-17) with current major depressive disorder. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency (alpha = .93) and correlated significantly with self-report and interview-based measures of depression. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that a correlated 2-factor model, with scales corresponding to perfectionism and need for social approval, provided a satisfactory fit to the data. The goodness-of-fit was equivalent across sexes and age groups. The findings support the use of the Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale and its subscales in the assessment of clinically depressed adolescents.