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Subjective evaluation: is there more than one criterion?

Walid K H Fakhoury1, Wolfgang Kaiser, Ute-Ulrike Roeder-Wanner

  • 1Bart's and the London School of Medicine, Queen Mary, University of London, UK.

Schizophrenia Bulletin
|April 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

A general factor underlies subjective evaluations in schizophrenia patients, linking poor quality of life, increased needs, and more symptoms over time. Future research should focus on assessing this factor and maximizing specific criterion variance.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychological assessment
  • Schizophrenia research

Background:

  • Subjective evaluation criteria in psychiatric research, based on patient statements, have demonstrated overlap in previous studies.
  • A single general factor has been identified underlying these diverse subjective evaluation criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To longitudinally examine the distinctness and covariation of subjective quality of life, self-rated needs, and self-reported symptoms in schizophrenia patients.
  • To identify a stable underlying factor in subjective appraisals and its relationship with clinical indicators.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design with two independent samples of schizophrenia patients.
  • Intercorrelation analysis of subjective evaluation criteria (quality of life, needs, symptoms) at baseline and follow-up.

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  • Factor analysis to identify a general subjective appraisal factor and its associations.

    • Main Results:

    • Subjective evaluation criteria showed intercorrelations at baseline and follow-up, indicating temporal covariation.
    • A stable subjective appraisal factor was identified, summarizing negative quality of life, increased needs, and symptoms, explaining 50-69% of the variance.
    • This factor strongly correlated with observer-rated mood and was predicted by dissatisfaction with life and reporting dark thoughts.

    Conclusions:

    • A general subjective appraisal factor significantly influences multiple evaluation criteria in schizophrenia.
    • Distinguishing between this general factor and specific criterion variance is crucial for future research and clinical assessment.
    • Further research should explore direct assessment of the general factor and methods to enhance specific criterion variance.