Validation of the Spanish version of the Adjustment Disorder New Module-20 (ADNM-20) in a non-clinical sample

Abstract Background There is a lack of self-report measures specifically designed for Adjustment disorder. One of the most widely used instruments is the Adjustment Disorder New Module (ADNM), which has already been validated in different countries. The aim of this study was to validate the Spanish...

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Main Authors: Soledad Quero, Sara Fernández-Buendía, Jesús Privado, Jorge Grimaldos, Pim Cuijpers
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Published: BMC 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-02298-0
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author Soledad Quero
Sara Fernández-Buendía
Jesús Privado
Jorge Grimaldos
Pim Cuijpers
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Sara Fernández-Buendía
Jesús Privado
Jorge Grimaldos
Pim Cuijpers
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description Abstract Background There is a lack of self-report measures specifically designed for Adjustment disorder. One of the most widely used instruments is the Adjustment Disorder New Module (ADNM), which has already been validated in different countries. The aim of this study was to validate the Spanish version of the ADNM-20 with a non-clinical sample, including a comparison with a high-risk sample. Method 203 participants of the general population (mean age = 33.84) completed an online survey which included the Spanish version of the ADNM, the anxiety and depression measures GAD-7 and PHQ-9, and an assesment of coping strategies using the Brief-COPE. Results The analysis of the scale’s internal structure revealed that a hierarchical model could best fit the data, as well as a bifactorial structure. The scale showed high internal consistency and an adequate differential validity, as differences were observed when comparing the high-risk and non-clinical groups. Positive correlations were also identified between ADNM and depression and anxiety, as well as different correlations with coping strategies. Conclusion This study presents the first validation of the ADNM-20 in Spanish showing good reliability and validity results. In addition, a comparison with a high-risk sample and norms are offered to help future evaluators.
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spelling doaj-art-8aeaa08004e146339bd3e568f74a9fc22025-08-20T02:31:51ZengBMCBMC Psychology2050-72832024-12-0112111710.1186/s40359-024-02298-0Validation of the Spanish version of the Adjustment Disorder New Module-20 (ADNM-20) in a non-clinical sampleSoledad Quero0Sara Fernández-Buendía1Jesús Privado2Jorge Grimaldos3Pim Cuijpers4Department of Basic, Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Universitat Jaume IDepartment of Basic, Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Universitat Jaume IFaculty of Health Sciences, International University of ValenciaDepartment of Basic, Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Universitat Jaume IDepartment of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamAbstract Background There is a lack of self-report measures specifically designed for Adjustment disorder. One of the most widely used instruments is the Adjustment Disorder New Module (ADNM), which has already been validated in different countries. The aim of this study was to validate the Spanish version of the ADNM-20 with a non-clinical sample, including a comparison with a high-risk sample. Method 203 participants of the general population (mean age = 33.84) completed an online survey which included the Spanish version of the ADNM, the anxiety and depression measures GAD-7 and PHQ-9, and an assesment of coping strategies using the Brief-COPE. Results The analysis of the scale’s internal structure revealed that a hierarchical model could best fit the data, as well as a bifactorial structure. The scale showed high internal consistency and an adequate differential validity, as differences were observed when comparing the high-risk and non-clinical groups. Positive correlations were also identified between ADNM and depression and anxiety, as well as different correlations with coping strategies. Conclusion This study presents the first validation of the ADNM-20 in Spanish showing good reliability and validity results. In addition, a comparison with a high-risk sample and norms are offered to help future evaluators.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-02298-0Adjustment disordersMeasurementAdaptationTest validityTest reliability
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Sara Fernández-Buendía
Jesús Privado
Jorge Grimaldos
Pim Cuijpers
Validation of the Spanish version of the Adjustment Disorder New Module-20 (ADNM-20) in a non-clinical sample
BMC Psychology
Adjustment disorders
Measurement
Adaptation
Test validity
Test reliability
title Validation of the Spanish version of the Adjustment Disorder New Module-20 (ADNM-20) in a non-clinical sample
title_full Validation of the Spanish version of the Adjustment Disorder New Module-20 (ADNM-20) in a non-clinical sample
title_fullStr Validation of the Spanish version of the Adjustment Disorder New Module-20 (ADNM-20) in a non-clinical sample
title_full_unstemmed Validation of the Spanish version of the Adjustment Disorder New Module-20 (ADNM-20) in a non-clinical sample
title_short Validation of the Spanish version of the Adjustment Disorder New Module-20 (ADNM-20) in a non-clinical sample
title_sort validation of the spanish version of the adjustment disorder new module 20 adnm 20 in a non clinical sample
topic Adjustment disorders
Measurement
Adaptation
Test validity
Test reliability
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-02298-0
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