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[Development of Autogenic Training Clinical Effectiveness Scale (ATCES)]
Makoto Ikezuki1, Yuko Miyauchi, Hajime Yamaguchi
1Tokyo Psychology and Counseling Service Center, 2-8-9-4F Nishikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0065.
Shinrigaku Kenkyu : the Japanese Journal of Psychology
|April 30, 2002
Summary
A new scale, the Autogenic Training Clinical Effectiveness Scale (ATCES), was developed to measure autogenic training effectiveness. The ATCES demonstrates high reliability and validity for assessing clinical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychological interventions
- Psychometric scale development
- Clinical effectiveness measurement
Context:
- Autogenic training is a mind-body relaxation technique.
- Measuring the clinical effectiveness of psychological interventions is crucial.
- Existing measures may not adequately capture autogenic training outcomes.
Purpose:
- To develop and validate a reliable and valid scale for measuring the clinical effectiveness of autogenic training.
- To create the Autogenic Training Clinical Effectiveness Scale (ATCES).
Summary:
- The study involved two phases: item selection and factor analysis (Study 1) and reliability and validity testing (Study 2).
- The ATCES, comprising 20 items, demonstrated a clear factor structure and high internal consistency (alpha = .86).
- The scale showed strong test-retest reliability (r = .83) and significant correlations with established measures of general health (GHQ-12, r = .56) and trait anxiety (STAI-T, r = .73).
Impact:
- The developed ATCES provides a psychometrically sound tool for researchers and clinicians.
- This scale can facilitate objective assessment of autogenic training's impact on mental health.
- Validated measurement enhances the understanding and application of autogenic training in clinical settings.