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Norwegian version of the automatic thoughts questionnaire: a reliability and validity study.

Andrea P Chioqueta1, Tore C Stiles

  • 1Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway. andrea.chioqueta@svt.ntnu.no

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
|July 29, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The Norwegian Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire demonstrates strong reliability and validity for measuring automatic negative thoughts in both clinical and non-clinical populations. This validated tool aids in assessing negative thought patterns across diverse groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Automatic negative thoughts are linked to psychological distress.
  • Validated instruments are crucial for accurate assessment in clinical and research settings.
  • The Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ) is a widely used measure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Norwegian translation of the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ).
  • To determine if the Norwegian ATQ is a suitable measure for assessing automatic negative thoughts.

Main Methods:

  • The study utilized three distinct samples: military recruits, psychiatric outpatients, and healthy controls.
  • Reliability was assessed using internal consistency and temporal stability.

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  • Validity was examined through correlations with the Beck Depression Inventory and by comparing scores between clinical and non-clinical groups.

    • Main Results:

    • The Norwegian ATQ exhibited high internal consistency and satisfactory temporal stability.
    • The questionnaire showed significant positive correlations with the Beck Depression Inventory.
    • It effectively discriminated between clinically depressed individuals, non-depressed psychiatric patients, and healthy controls.

    Conclusions:

    • The Norwegian version of the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire possesses adequate reliability and validity.
    • The ATQ is a useful tool for quantifying automatic negative thoughts in various populations.
    • Findings support the use of the Norwegian ATQ in both clinical practice and research.