SMI validation_Lobbestael,vreeswijk,spinhoven,schouten,artnz_BCP2010.pdf
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… Results indicated a 14-factor structure of the short SMI, acceptable internal consistencies of the 14 subscales (Cronbach α’s from .79 to .96), adequate test-retest reliability and moderate construct validity. Certain modes were predicted by a combination of the severity of Axis I and II disorders, while other modes were mainly predicted by Axis II pathology. Conclusions: The psychometric results indicate that the short SMI is a valuable measure that can be of use for mode assessment in SFT. Keywords: Schema modes, schema-focused therapy, reliability, validity, psychometrics. Introduction Schema-Focused Therapy (SFT) has become increasingly popular, which is reflected in its implementation in many clinical and … the other research questions. Patients were recruited from general outpatient settings, chronic and acute inpatient and forensic mental health-care treatment institutes within the Netherlands and Belgium. The patients of the clinics and prisons were contacted to participate in this study by their therapists who were informed about the in- and exclusion criteria of the patients targeted for this study. The therapists provided general verbal information and an information letter of this study to …