Age-neutrality of the NEO-PI-R: Potential Differential Item Functioning in Older Versus Younger Adults

Broeck, Joke Van Den; Rossi, Gina; Dierckx, Eva; Clercq, Barbara De

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“…In line with the previous research on “heterotypic continuity,” we expected DIF for items that show lack of face validity, that is, items containing context factors that are not applicable to older age groups such as work, school, family, or origin (Balsis et al ., 2007; Van den Broeck et al ., 2012). However, none of the YSQL2 items concerning occupation, school, family, or origin contains DIF.…”

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“…Moreover, emotion regulation seems to improve in adults and older adults (Carstensen et al ., 2003). The lower score on Enmeshment seems to be in accordance with the findings on changes in Big Five personality traits throughout the lifespan characterized by a decrease of neuroticism (or increase of emotional stability), extraversion and openness to experience, and an increase of agreeableness and conscientiousness (Costa et al ., 1986; Van den Broeck et al ., 2012).…”

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Age neutrality of the Young Schema Questionnaire in patients with a substance use disorder

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Age neutrality of the Young Schema Questionnaire in patients with a substance use disorder

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“…Second, in the DSM-5 proposal, severity dimensions in PD diagnosis, although posed to be helpful, are also poised to be problematic. Do we have enough information about the kinds of severity and expressions of PD in old age (see Van Alphen et al, 2012b)? In what kind of context, for example, compared with younger adults or even compared with peer groups of healthy older adults, do we apply the severity appraisal?…”

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Issues regarding the proposed DSM-5 personality disorders in geriatric psychology and psychiatry

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The official introduction of the psychiatric diagnosis of personality disorders (PDs) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) began in 1952 with the publication of the first edition (American Psychiatric Association, 1952). DSM-I contained 12 main types of PDs with a total description for all types in only two paragraphs. In the following DSM-II (American Psychiatric Association, 1968), just 10 specific types of PDs were described, including a very brief general definition of PDs. The DSM-III (American Psychiatric Association, 1980) included a significant paradigm shift from the medical model by incorporating the design of a multi-axial approach, in which the combinations of symptoms of more than five primary axes were used to describe the pathological state and formulate the diagnosis. Notably, the PDs were placed on a separate axis (Axis II) to distinguish their long-standing nature from the more episodic clinical disorders placed on Axis I. PDs were recognized as important formal diagnoses and included a more comprehensive listing of polythetic diagnostic criteria for each specific PD.

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“…DTF was found on the "Entitlement" scale, meaning that this YSQ scale is less suitable for clinical use in older adults [25]. With respect to the NEO-PI-R, a high degree of DIF for 17 items (7.1 %) and high DTF on the "Extraversion" scale was found; this scale should therefore be applied with caution [26]. Finally, on the PID-5, DIF was found for 30 items (13.6 %) and high DTF was found for the PID-5 scales "Withdrawal," "Attention Seeking," "Rigid Perfectionism," and "Unusual Beliefs" [27].…”

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Personality Disorders in Older Adults: Emerging Research Issues

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Dijk

Videler

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Empirical research focusing on personality disorders (PDs) among older adults is mainly limited to studies on psychometric properties of age-specific personality tests, the age neutrality of specific items/scales, and validation of personality inventories for older adults. We identified only two treatment studies-one on dialectical behavior therapy and one on schema therapy-both with promising results among older patients despite small and heterogeneous populations. More rigorous studies incorporating age-specific adaptations are needed. Furthermore, in contrast to increasing numbers of psychometric studies, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5 pays little attention to the characteristics of older adults with PDs. Moreover, the constructs "personality change due to another medical condition" and "late-onset personality disorder" warrant further research among older adults. These needs will become even more pressing given the aging society worldwide.

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Age-neutrality of the NEO-PI-R: Potential Differential Item Functioning in Older Versus Younger Adults

Cited by 21 publications

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Age neutrality of the Young Schema Questionnaire in patients with a substance use disorder

Age neutrality of the Young Schema Questionnaire in patients with a substance use disorder

Issues regarding the proposed DSM-5 personality disorders in geriatric psychology and psychiatry

Personality Disorders in Older Adults: Emerging Research Issues

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