21 research outputs found
Results from a Large, Multinational Sample Using the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire
Childhood maltreatment has diverse, lifelong impact on morbidity and
mortality. The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) is one of the most
commonly used scales to assess and quantify these experiences and their
impact. Curiously, despite very widespread use of the CTQ, scores on its
Minimization-Denial (MD) subscale—originally designed to assess a positive
response bias—are rarely reported. Hence, little is known about this measure.
If response biases are either common or consequential, current practices of
ignoring the MD scale deserve revision. Therewith, we designed a study to
investigate 3 aspects of minimization, as defined by the CTQ’s MD scale: 1)
its prevalence; 2) its latent structure; and finally 3) whether minimization
moderates the CTQ’s discriminative validity in terms of distinguishing between
psychiatric patients and community volunteers. Archival, item-level CTQ data
from 24 multinational samples were combined for a total of 19,652
participants. Analyses indicated: 1) minimization is common; 2) minimization
functions as a continuous construct; and 3) high MD scores attenuate the
ability of the CTQ to distinguish between psychiatric patients and community
volunteers. Overall, results suggest that a minimizing response bias—as
detected by the MD subscale—has a small but significant moderating effect on
the CTQ’s discriminative validity. Results also may suggest that some prior
analyses of maltreatment rates or the effects of early maltreatment that have
used the CTQ may have underestimated its incidence and impact. We caution
researchers and clinicians about the widespread practice of using the CTQ
without the MD or collecting MD data but failing to assess and control for its
effects on outcomes or dependent variables
Music, Art, and Recreational Therapies in the Treatment of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Reviews the literature describing the use of music, art, and other recreational therapies in patients with dementia. Music as an intervention for patients with dementia has the strongest research base. Much less research has been conducted on the effects of other recreational therapies in persons with dementia, although several recent studies provide a base on which to build. It is concluded that no single music, art, or recreational intervention will work for all patients. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved
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Ethnicity and the dementias
In recent years, the literature on the topic of ethnic and racial issues in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias has increased dramatically. At the same time, the need for cultural competence in all of geriatric care, including dementia care, is increasingly being acknowledged. Dementia is a large societal problem affecting all communities, regardless of race or ethnicity, and understanding dementia for specific groups is tremendously important for both clinical knowledge and for health planning as a nation. This third edition of Ethnicity and the Dementias offers invaluable background information in this area, while also examining how those suffering from dementia and their family members respond or adapt to the challenges that follow. Thoroughly updated and revised throughout, the book features contributions from leading clinicians and researchers in the field, with particular attention given to genetic and cultural factors related to dementia, effective prevention and treatment strategies, and issues in caregiving and family support. Chapters offer specific recommendations for dementia care in eleven ethnic/racial groups, as well as suggestions for working effectively with LGBTQ families. Providing a truly comprehensive resource on ethnicity and dementia, and including reflections on emerging trends and the future of caregiving, this new edition is ideal reading for clinicians, educators, researchers, policy makers, and families, in search of the most current ethnogeriatric findings