Measuring possessions as extensions of self and links to significant others in hoarding : The possessions as others and self inventory
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Kings, Christopher, Moulding, Richard, Yap, Keong, Gazzola, Rachael and Knight, Tess. (2021). Measuring possessions as extensions of self and links to significant others in hoarding : The possessions as others and self inventory. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment. 43(2), pp. 441-453.
Authors | Kings, Christopher, Moulding, Richard, Yap, Keong, Gazzola, Rachael and Knight, Tess |
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Abstract | This paper presents the development and validation of the Possessions as Others and Self Inventory (POSI). The POSI is a 23-item self-report measure that assesses the extent to which possessions are perceived to be extensions of self and significant others in hoarding disorder. In Study 1 (N = 246 community participants, M age = 33.70), exploratory factor analysis suggested the retention of a six-factor solution consistent with the notion that links between possessions, self, and others have numerous dimensions. Confirmatory factor analysis in Study 2 (N = 307 community participants, M age = 35.13) supported the consistency of the six-factor structure. Convergent validity was buttressed by strong correlations between POSI subscales and hoarding symptomology and beliefs. Following disposal of possessions, a perceived feeling of emptiness within the self appears to be particularly pertinent to hoarding behavior. |
Keywords | hoarding; object attachment; self; psychometrics; compulsive behavior |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment |
Journal citation | 43 (2), pp. 441-453 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 441-453 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 03 Jan 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 25 Nov 2020 |
Deposited | 03 Sep 2021 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8wv32/measuring-possessions-as-extensions-of-self-and-links-to-significant-others-in-hoarding-the-possessions-as-others-and-self-inventory
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