@article{Kliem.2014b,

title = {Dimensional latent structure of somatic symptom reporting in two representative population studies: results from taxometric analyses},

author = {Sören Kliem and Johannes Beller and Christoph Kröger and Tobias Birowicz and Markus Zenger and Elmar Brähler},

doi = {10.1037/a0035721},

issn = {1939-134X},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Psychological assessment},

volume = {26},

number = {2},

pages = {484--492},

abstract = {Somatoform disorders are characterized by somatic symptoms that suggest a medical condition when such a condition is not present. Recently, Thomas and Locke (2010) and Jasper, Hiller, Rist, Bailer, and Witthöft (2012) found that the latent status of somatic symptom reporting may be best viewed from a dimensional perspective in a student, primary care, and an epilepsy-monitoring-unit setting using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form Somatic Complaints (RC1) Scale and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-15). To determine whether the latent status of somatic symptom reporting is dimensional in general population samples and across other measures, we analyzed the latent status of somatic symptom reporting in 2 large general German population samples using the PHQ-15 and Screening for Somatoform Symptoms (SOMS-7; N1 = 2,469; N2 = 2,434). We applied 3 popular taxometric methods: MAXEIG, MAMBAC, and L-Mode. In both samples, the analyses indicated a dimensional solution. Hence, the latent structure of somatic symptom reporting encompasses differences in degree rather than kind. Implications of the dimensional latent status of somatoform disorders regarding assessment and causality are discussed.},

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@article{Kliem.2014e,

title = {Reliability and validity of the Beck Depression Inventory-Fast Screen for medical patients in the general German population},

author = {Sören Kliem and Thomas Mößle and Markus Zenger and Elmar Brähler},

doi = {10.1016/j.jad.2013.11.024},

issn = {1573-2517},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Journal of affective disorders},

volume = {156},

pages = {236--239},

abstract = {BACKGROUND The Beck Depression Inventory Fast Screen (BDI-FS) is a self-report instrument for the detection of depression in youths and adults. It measures the severity of the depression, corresponding to the non-somatic criteria for the diagnosis of a major depression according to DSM-5. Until now the psychometric properties of the instrument have not been studied in the general population. METHODS In 2012, a survey representative for the Federal Republic of Germany was conducted. In addition to the BDI-FS, further self-rating questionnaires as well as a demographic questionnaire were administered. RESULTS Altogether, 4480 people were surveyed with a return rate of 56.1% (N=2467 persons). Approximately 53% of those surveyed were women. The average age was 49.4 years (SD=18.0), with a range of 14-91 years. For the BDI-FS total-scores, a coefficient α of .84 was determined (women: α=.83; men: α=.85). In addition, a convergent validity (r=.67) was determined with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). The discriminant validity of the BDI-FS can be classified as satisfactory. Based on a confirmatory factor analysis, the one-dimensionality of the BDI-FS could be confirmed, achieving very good fit indices (total sample: RMSEA=.058},

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@article{Kliem.2014b,

title = {Reliability and validity of the Beck Depression Inventory-Fast Screen for medical patients in the general German population},

author = {Sören Kliem and Thomas Mößle and Markus Zenger and Elmar Brähler},

doi = {10.1016/j.jad.2013.11.024},

issn = {1573-2517},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Journal of affective disorders},

volume = {156},

pages = {236--239},

abstract = {BACKGROUND The Beck Depression Inventory Fast Screen (BDI-FS) is a self-report instrument for the detection of depression in youths and adults. It measures the severity of the depression, corresponding to the non-somatic criteria for the diagnosis of a major depression according to DSM-5. Until now the psychometric properties of the instrument have not been studied in the general population. METHODS In 2012, a survey representative for the Federal Republic of Germany was conducted. In addition to the BDI-FS, further self-rating questionnaires as well as a demographic questionnaire were administered. RESULTS Altogether, 4480 people were surveyed with a return rate of 56.1% (N=2467 persons). Approximately 53% of those surveyed were women. The average age was 49.4 years (SD=18.0), with a range of 14-91 years. For the BDI-FS total-scores, a coefficient α of .84 was determined (women: α=.83; men: α=.85). In addition, a convergent validity (r=.67) was determined with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). The discriminant validity of the BDI-FS can be classified as satisfactory. Based on a confirmatory factor analysis, the one-dimensionality of the BDI-FS could be confirmed, achieving very good fit indices (total sample: RMSEA=.058},

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@article{Kliem.2014db,

title = {Dimensional latent structure of somatic symptom reporting in two representative population studies: results from taxometric analyses},

author = {Sören Kliem and Johannes Beller and Christoph Kröger and Tobias Birowicz and Markus Zenger and Elmar Brähler},

doi = {10.1037/a0035721},

issn = {1939-134X},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Psychological assessment},

volume = {26},

number = {2},

pages = {484--492},

abstract = {Somatoform disorders are characterized by somatic symptoms that suggest a medical condition when such a condition is not present. Recently, Thomas and Locke (2010) and Jasper, Hiller, Rist, Bailer, and Witthöft (2012) found that the latent status of somatic symptom reporting may be best viewed from a dimensional perspective in a student, primary care, and an epilepsy-monitoring-unit setting using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form Somatic Complaints (RC1) Scale and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-15). To determine whether the latent status of somatic symptom reporting is dimensional in general population samples and across other measures, we analyzed the latent status of somatic symptom reporting in 2 large general German population samples using the PHQ-15 and Screening for Somatoform Symptoms (SOMS-7; N1 = 2,469; N2 = 2,434). We applied 3 popular taxometric methods: MAXEIG, MAMBAC, and L-Mode. In both samples, the analyses indicated a dimensional solution. Hence, the latent structure of somatic symptom reporting encompasses differences in degree rather than kind. Implications of the dimensional latent status of somatoform disorders regarding assessment and causality are discussed.},

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@article{Kliem.2014b,

title = {Dimensional latent structure of somatic symptom reporting in two representative population studies: results from taxometric analyses},

author = {Sören Kliem and Johannes Beller and Christoph Kröger and Tobias Birowicz and Markus Zenger and Elmar Brähler},

doi = {10.1037/a0035721},

issn = {1939-134X},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Psychological assessment},

volume = {26},

number = {2},

pages = {484--492},

abstract = {Somatoform disorders are characterized by somatic symptoms that suggest a medical condition when such a condition is not present. Recently, Thomas and Locke (2010) and Jasper, Hiller, Rist, Bailer, and Witthöft (2012) found that the latent status of somatic symptom reporting may be best viewed from a dimensional perspective in a student, primary care, and an epilepsy-monitoring-unit setting using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form Somatic Complaints (RC1) Scale and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-15). To determine whether the latent status of somatic symptom reporting is dimensional in general population samples and across other measures, we analyzed the latent status of somatic symptom reporting in 2 large general German population samples using the PHQ-15 and Screening for Somatoform Symptoms (SOMS-7; N1 = 2,469; N2 = 2,434). We applied 3 popular taxometric methods: MAXEIG, MAMBAC, and L-Mode. In both samples, the analyses indicated a dimensional solution. Hence, the latent structure of somatic symptom reporting encompasses differences in degree rather than kind. Implications of the dimensional latent status of somatoform disorders regarding assessment and causality are discussed.},

keywords = {Adolescent, Beck Depression Scale, Somatoform Disorders / diagnosis},

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@article{Kliem.2014e,

title = {Reliability and validity of the Beck Depression Inventory-Fast Screen for medical patients in the general German population},

author = {Sören Kliem and Thomas Mößle and Markus Zenger and Elmar Brähler},

doi = {10.1016/j.jad.2013.11.024},

issn = {1573-2517},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Journal of affective disorders},

volume = {156},

pages = {236--239},

abstract = {BACKGROUND The Beck Depression Inventory Fast Screen (BDI-FS) is a self-report instrument for the detection of depression in youths and adults. It measures the severity of the depression, corresponding to the non-somatic criteria for the diagnosis of a major depression according to DSM-5. Until now the psychometric properties of the instrument have not been studied in the general population. METHODS In 2012, a survey representative for the Federal Republic of Germany was conducted. In addition to the BDI-FS, further self-rating questionnaires as well as a demographic questionnaire were administered. RESULTS Altogether, 4480 people were surveyed with a return rate of 56.1% (N=2467 persons). Approximately 53% of those surveyed were women. The average age was 49.4 years (SD=18.0), with a range of 14-91 years. For the BDI-FS total-scores, a coefficient α of .84 was determined (women: α=.83; men: α=.85). In addition, a convergent validity (r=.67) was determined with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). The discriminant validity of the BDI-FS can be classified as satisfactory. Based on a confirmatory factor analysis, the one-dimensionality of the BDI-FS could be confirmed, achieving very good fit indices (total sample: RMSEA=.058},

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