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Affects and affect consciousness : initial experiences with the assessment of affect integration
J T Monsen1, D E Eilertsen, T Melgård
1Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Norway.
The Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research
|June 16, 2012
Summary
This study introduces the Affect Consciousness Interview (ACI) to measure awareness and expression of affects. The ACI shows good reliability and validity for assessing affect consciousness in clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Assessment
Background:
- Affect consciousness (AC) is crucial for psychological well-being.
- Existing measures may not fully capture the nuanced aspects of affect integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a semistructured interview (ACI) to assess affect consciousness.
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of the ACI.
Main Methods:
- Developed the Affect Consciousness Interview (ACI) and related scales.
- Assessed psychometric properties in 20 former psychiatric outpatients.
- Examined concurrent validity using DSM-III-R diagnoses and various psychological scales.
Main Results:
- The ACI demonstrated satisfactory interrater reliability and high internal consistency.
- Construct validity was supported by these reliability and consistency findings.
- The instrument is most effective for measuring specific affects and overall AC.
Conclusions:
- The ACI is a psychometrically sound instrument for assessing affect consciousness.
- The ACI provides valuable qualitative data for psychotherapeutic intervention planning.
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