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dc.contributor.authorLorentzen, Veronica
dc.contributor.authorHandegård, Bjørn Helge
dc.contributor.authorMoen, Connie Malén
dc.contributor.authorSolem, Kenth
dc.contributor.authorLillevoll, Kjersti
dc.contributor.authorSkre, Ingunn
dc.date.accessioned2020-09-18T08:27:13Z
dc.date.available2020-09-18T08:27:13Z
dc.date.issued2020-08-20
dc.description.abstract<i>Background</i> - Instruments for monitoring the clinical status of adolescents with emotional problems are needed. The Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation-Outcome Measure (CORE-OM) according to theory measures problems/symptoms, well-being, functioning and risk. Documentation of whether the theoretical factor structure for CORE-OM is applicable for adolescents is lacking.<p><p> <i>Methods</i> - This study examined the factor structure and psychometric properties of the CORE-OM based on two samples of adolescents (age 14–18): youths seeking treatment for emotional problems (<i>N</i> = 140) and high school students (<i>N</i> = 531). A split half approach was chosen. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was performed on the first half of the stratified samples to establish the suitability of the model. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with the chosen model from the EFA was performed on the second half. Internal consistency and clinical cut-off scores of the CORE-OM were investigated.<p><p> <i>Results</i> - The best fitting model only partially confirmed the theoretical model for the CORE-OM. The model consisted of five factors: 1) General problems, 2) risk to self, 3) positive resources 4) risk to others and 5) problems with others. The clinical cut-off score based on the all-item total was higher than in an adult sample. Both the all-item total and general problems cut-off scores showed gender differences.<p><p> <i>Conclusion</i> - The factor analysis on CORE-OM for adolescents resulted in a five-factor solution, and opens up for new subscales concerning positive resources and problems with others. A 17-item solution for the general problems/symptoms scale is suggested. We advise developers of self-report instruments not to reverse items, if they do not intend to measure a separate factor, since these seem to affect the dimensionality of the scales. Comparing means for gender in non-clinical samples should not be done without modification of the general emotional problem and the positive resources scales. Slightly elevated CORE-OM scores (up to 1.3) in adolescents may be normal fluctuations.en_US
dc.identifier.citationLorentzen V, Handegård BHH, Lillevoll K, Solem, Moen CM, Skre IB. CORE-OM as a routine outcome measure for adolescents with emotional disorders: factor structure and psychometric properties. BMC Psychology. 2020;8(86):1-14en_US
dc.identifier.cristinIDFRIDAID 1826228
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-020-00459-5
dc.identifier.issn2050-7283
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10037/19428
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.publisherBMCen_US
dc.relation.ispartofLorentzen, V. (2022). Providing a short and effective transdiagnostic treatment intervention and a valid outcome measure for adolescent with anxiety and depression. A randomized controlled trial of the SMART intervention and validation of the CORE-OM in adolescents aged 14 to 17. (Doctoral thesis). <a href=https://hdl.handle.net/10037/27462>https://hdl.handle.net/10037/27462</a>
dc.relation.journalBMC Psychology
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dc.rights.holderCopyright 2020 The Author(s)en_US
dc.subjectVDP::Social science: 200::Psychology: 260en_US
dc.subjectVDP::Samfunnsvitenskap: 200::Psykologi: 260en_US
dc.titleCORE-OM as a routine outcome measure for adolescents with emotional disorders: factor structure and psychometric propertiesen_US
dc.type.versionpublishedVersionen_US
dc.typeJournal articleen_US
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dc.typePeer revieweden_US


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