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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Clinical Assessment

Background:

  • Claustrophobia is hypothesized to involve distinct fears of suffocation and restriction.
  • Previous versions of the Claustrophobia Questionnaire (CLQ) were used in clinical and research settings.
  • Revision and validation of the CLQ were necessary to enhance its psychometric properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To revise and shorten the Claustrophobia Questionnaire (CLQ).
  • To collect normative data for the CLQ.
  • To provide comprehensive information on the CLQ's validity, reliability, and internal consistency.

Main Methods:

  • A set of four interconnected studies were conducted.
  • Psychometric analyses were performed on undergraduate and community adult responses.
  • Behavioral testing was incorporated alongside questionnaire data.

Main Results:

  • The revised CLQ demonstrates good predictive and discriminant validity.
  • The scale exhibits strong internal consistency and test-retest reliability.
  • The CLQ is a reliable and sensitive measure for claustrophobia and its component fears.

Conclusions:

  • The Claustrophobia Questionnaire (CLQ) is a psychometrically sound instrument.
  • The CLQ is recommended for diverse clinical and research applications.
  • The CLQ is publicly available for use.