Spanish version of the Dimensional Obsessive–Compulsive Scale (DOCS): Psychometric properties and relation to obsessive beliefs

López-Solà, Clara; Gutiérrez, Fernando; Alonso, Pino; Rosado, Silvia; Taberner, Joan; Segalás, Cinto; Real, Eva; Menchón, José M.; Fullana, Miquel À.

doi:10.1016/j.comppsych.2013.08.015

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“…Factorial validity of the DOCS was supported by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs), and scores on the DOCS displayed good reliability and validity, as well as sensitivity to treatment and diagnostic sensitivity. More recent cross cultural adaptations of the DOCS have also replicated the four-factor structure (e.g., López-Solà et al, 2014;Ólafsson et al, 2013).…”

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Examination of a Bifactor Model of Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom Dimensions

2016

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Although obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms are observed along four dimensions (contamination, responsibility for harm, order/symmetry, and unacceptable thoughts), the structure of the dimensions remains unclear. The current study evaluated a bifactor model of OC symptoms among those with and without obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The goals were (a) to evaluate if OC symptoms should be conceptualized as unidimensional or whether distinct dimensions should be interpreted and (b) to use structural equation modeling to examine the convergence of the OC dimensions above and beyond a general dimension with related criteria. Results revealed that a bifactor model fit the data well and that OC symptoms were influenced by a general dimension and by four dimensions. Measurement invariance of the bifactor model was also supported among those with and without OCD. However, the general OC dimension accounted for only half of the variability in OC symptoms, with the remaining variability accounted for by distinct dimensions. Despite evidence of multidimensionality, the dimensions were unreliable after covarying for the general OC dimension. However, the four dimensions did significantly converge with a latent OC spectrum factor above and beyond the general OC dimension. The implications of these findings for conceptualizing the structure of OCD are discussed.

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“…Numerous studies have been conducted evaluating the psychometric properties of the DOCS in clinical and non-clinical samples and in various languages (Abramowitz et al, 2010 ; Enander et al, 2012 ; Wang et al, 2012 ; Kim et al, 2013 ; Ólafsson et al, 2013 ; López-Solà et al, 2014 ; Melli et al, 2015 ). The mean total scores among OCD samples have ranged from 25.3 to 32.7 with standard deviations ranging from 14.0 to 19.8.…”

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“…Cronbach's alpha values have ranged from 0.87 to 0.95 for the total DOCS score. Two studies have examined test-retest reliability (Abramowitz et al, 2010 ; López-Solà et al, 2014 ), finding r s of 0.66 and 0.81 for OCD samples, and 0.43 for a student sample. Correlations with the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS; Goodman et al, 1989 ) interview, which provides a global measure of severity, ranged from 0.47 to 0.64, and correlations with the self-report Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R; Foa et al, 2002 ) ranged from 0.69 to 0.86.…”

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“…The DOCS also appears sensitive to treatment effects, and Abramowitz et al ( 2010 ) found that a cut-off score of 21 optimally differentiated between individuals diagnosed with OCD and those with other anxiety disorders with 70% sensitivity and 70% specificity; and a cut-off of 18 optimally differentiated OCD patients from comparison group with 78% sensitivity and 78% specificity. López-Solà et al ( 2014 ) found a cut-off of 15 being optimal, giving 71% sensitivity and 76% specificity against non-clinical comparison group. Taken together, these findings provide strong evidence for the DOCS as a reliable and valid measure of the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms in clinical and non-clinical samples.…”

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The Dimensional Obsessive-Compulsive Scale: Development and Validation of a Short Form (DOCS-SF)

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Accurately and reliably measuring the presence and severity of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) symptoms is essential for both routine clinical work and research. The current study investigated psychometric properties of the dimensional obsessive-compulsive scale-short form (DOCS-SF). DOCS-SF was developed and validated in Norwegian. DOCS-SF contains a checklist with four symptom categories and five severity items scored on a zero to eight scale yielding a total score of 0–40. Data were collected from adults with a current diagnosis of OCD (n = 204) and a community comparison group (n = 211). The results provided evidence of internal consistency and convergent validity, although evidence for discriminant validity was mixed. Evidence was also found for diagnostic sensitivity and specificity, and treatment sensitivity. The analyses suggested a cut-off score of 16. In summary, the data obtained proved similar to studies published on the original dimensional obsessive-compulsive scale. There is strong evidence for the reliability and validity of the DOCS-SF for assessing OCD symptoms in individuals with this condition and in non-clinical individuals.

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“…Dimensional Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (DOCS; Abramowitz et al, 2010 ). The Spanish-language version (Fullana, López-Solá, & Petrusa, 2010; López-Solá et al, 2014) was used, which has the same psychometric properties as the original. It is a brief 20-item questionnaire that evaluates, from a dimensional perspective, the presence of OC symptomatology.…”

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Emotional Processing and Personality as Predictors of Obsessive-compulsive Symptoms in College Students

2019

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The categorical definition of obsessive-compulsive disorder, and exclusive focus on thoughts and behaviors, have constrained the study and treatment of its symptoms. The present study’s aim was to search for relationships among emotional processing dimensions, five major personality dimensions, and self-perceived obsessive-compulsive symptoms. The participants were 100 college students, and the questionnaires used were a selection of images from the International Affective Picture System (IAPS), the Self-assessment Manikin (SAM), the Dimensional Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (DOCS), and the NEO-FFI. We found differences in emotional processing dimensions between participants with high and low DOCS scores, grouped according to sex (d = .56); and evidence that the neuroticism and agreeableness dimensions predict self-perceived obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Emotional processing dimensions and personality are considered useful to comprehending obsessive-compulsive symptoms, which lends support to dimensional models of OC symptomatology, as well as planning and developing psychological interventions.

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Spanish version of the Dimensional Obsessive–Compulsive Scale (DOCS): Psychometric properties and relation to obsessive beliefs

Cited by 27 publications

References 41 publications

Examination of a Bifactor Model of Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom Dimensions

Examination of a Bifactor Model of Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom Dimensions

The Dimensional Obsessive-Compulsive Scale: Development and Validation of a Short Form (DOCS-SF)

Emotional Processing and Personality as Predictors of Obsessive-compulsive Symptoms in College Students

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