Psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire – 8 (RFQ-8): An exploratory study
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Resumo: | Abstract: The Reflective Functioning Questionnaire (RFQ-8) is a brief self-report psychometric instrument designed to assess an individual’s reflective functioning abilities. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the RFQ-8, namely, to assess its factor structure and to examine its correlations with related constructs and clinical variables in a sample of the general population of Angola.A cross-sectional study was conducted with 132 participants (aged ≥18 years) with Angolan residency and nationality, recruited through non-probability, convenience and snowball sampling procedures. The online research protocol included a Portuguese translation of the RFQ-8 and a battery of self- report measures (Brief Symptom Inventory; Adult Attachment Scale – Revised; Beck Cognitive Insight Scale).Consistent with previous research, results supported a two-factor structure for the RFQ-8 (assessing certainty and uncertainty about mental states; RFQc and RFQu subscales) with satisfactory internal consistency. RFQ-8 scores also showed significant correlations to psychopathological symptoms, suggesting a close relation between uncertainty about mental states and clinical problems, consistent with the mentalization framework; statistically significant relationships with different attachment patterns that support mentalization’s developmental schema; significant correlations with cognitive insight, a construct closely related to reflective functioning. Even though the RFQ-8 was designed to assess two impairments in reflective functioning (hypermentalization and hypomentalization), it seems that only hypomentalization is adequately addressed by this instrument. Further research is thus needed to analyze the probable unidimensionality of the RFQ-8 and the viability of different scoring procedures.In conclusion, this study offers preliminary evidence on the reliability and validity of the Angolan version of this scale. Besides its usefulness in clinical assessment, it could also contribute to developing research on mentalization and the efficacy of psychotherapeutic interventions, including patients’ responses to mentalization-based treatments. |
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Psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire – 8 (RFQ-8): An exploratory studyPropriedades psicométricas da versão angolana do Questionário de Funcionamento Reflexivo – 8 (RFQ-8): Estudo ExploratórioMentalization, Reflective functioning questionnaire, Psychometric properties, Factor structure.Mentalização, Questionário de funcionamento reflexivo, Propriedades psicométricas, Estrutura fatorial.Abstract: The Reflective Functioning Questionnaire (RFQ-8) is a brief self-report psychometric instrument designed to assess an individual’s reflective functioning abilities. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the RFQ-8, namely, to assess its factor structure and to examine its correlations with related constructs and clinical variables in a sample of the general population of Angola.A cross-sectional study was conducted with 132 participants (aged ≥18 years) with Angolan residency and nationality, recruited through non-probability, convenience and snowball sampling procedures. The online research protocol included a Portuguese translation of the RFQ-8 and a battery of self- report measures (Brief Symptom Inventory; Adult Attachment Scale – Revised; Beck Cognitive Insight Scale).Consistent with previous research, results supported a two-factor structure for the RFQ-8 (assessing certainty and uncertainty about mental states; RFQc and RFQu subscales) with satisfactory internal consistency. RFQ-8 scores also showed significant correlations to psychopathological symptoms, suggesting a close relation between uncertainty about mental states and clinical problems, consistent with the mentalization framework; statistically significant relationships with different attachment patterns that support mentalization’s developmental schema; significant correlations with cognitive insight, a construct closely related to reflective functioning. Even though the RFQ-8 was designed to assess two impairments in reflective functioning (hypermentalization and hypomentalization), it seems that only hypomentalization is adequately addressed by this instrument. Further research is thus needed to analyze the probable unidimensionality of the RFQ-8 and the viability of different scoring procedures.In conclusion, this study offers preliminary evidence on the reliability and validity of the Angolan version of this scale. Besides its usefulness in clinical assessment, it could also contribute to developing research on mentalization and the efficacy of psychotherapeutic interventions, including patients’ responses to mentalization-based treatments.Resumo: O Questionário de Funcionamento Reflexivo (RFQ-8) é um instrumento psicométrico de auto-relato breve, concebido para avaliar as capacidades de funcionamento reflexivo de um indivíduo. Este estudo teve como objetivo examinar as propriedades psicométricas da versão Angolana do RFQ-8, nomeadamente, avaliar a sua estrutura fatorial e examinar as suas correlações com constructos relacionados e variáveis clínicas numa amostra da população geral de Angola.Foi realizado um estudo transversal com 132 participantes (idade ≥18 anos) com residência e nacionalidade Angolana, recrutados através de procedimentos de amostragem não probabilística, por conveniência e bola de neve. O protocolo de investigação online incluiu uma tradução portuguesa do RFQ-8 e uma bateria de medidas de auto-relato (Inventário de Sintomas Psicopatológicos; Escala de Vinculação do Adulto; Escala de Insight Cognitivo de Beck).Em concordância com estudos prévios, os resultados suportaram uma estrutura bifactorial para o RFQ-8 (avaliando a certeza e a incerteza acerca de estados mentais; subescalas RFQc e RFQu) com consistência interna satisfatória. As pontuações do RFQ-8 também mostraram correlações significativas com sintomas psicopatológicos, sugerindo uma relação estreita entre a incerteza sobre estados mentais e perturbações clínicas, consistente com a teoria da mentalização; relações estatisticamente significativas com diferentes padrões de vinculação que reforçam o esquema desenvolvimental da mentalização; correlações significativas com o insight cognitivo, um constructo intimamente relacionado com o funcionamento reflexivo. Apesar de o RFQ-8 ter sido concebido para avaliar dois défices no funcionamento reflexivo (hipermentalização e hipomentalização), apenas a hipomentalização parece ser adequadamente analisada por este instrumento. Assim, é necessária investigação adicional para analisar a provável unidimensionalidade do RFQ-8 e a viabilidade de diferentes procedimentos de cotação.Em conclusão, este estudo oferece evidências preliminares sobre a fiabilidade e validade da versão Angolana desta escala. Para além da sua utilidade na avaliação clínica, poderá também contribuir para o desenvolvimento da investigação sobre mentalização e sobre a eficácia de intervenções psicoterapêuticas, incluindo a resposta a tratamentos baseados na mentalização.ISPA - Instituto Universitário2024-02-01info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://doi.org/10.14417/ap.2044https://doi.org/10.14417/ap.2044Análise Psicológica; Vol 41, No 2 (2023); 235-251Análise Psicológica; Vol 41, No 2 (2023); 235-2511646-60200870-8231reponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAPenghttp://publicacoes.ispa.pt/index.php/ap/article/view/2044http://publicacoes.ispa.pt/index.php/ap/article/view/2044/pdfCopyright (c) 2024 Análise Psicológicainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMartins, KarinaBenedito, LuísFarate, CarlosDaniel, FernandaVicente, Henrique Testa2024-02-08T12:07:10Zoai:ojs.localhost:article/2044Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-20T02:36:49.960516Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire – 8 (RFQ-8): An exploratory study Propriedades psicométricas da versão angolana do Questionário de Funcionamento Reflexivo – 8 (RFQ-8): Estudo Exploratório |
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Psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire – 8 (RFQ-8): An exploratory study |
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Psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire – 8 (RFQ-8): An exploratory study Martins, Karina Mentalization, Reflective functioning questionnaire, Psychometric properties, Factor structure. Mentalização, Questionário de funcionamento reflexivo, Propriedades psicométricas, Estrutura fatorial. |
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Psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire – 8 (RFQ-8): An exploratory study |
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Psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire – 8 (RFQ-8): An exploratory study |
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Psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire – 8 (RFQ-8): An exploratory study |
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Psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire – 8 (RFQ-8): An exploratory study |
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Psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire – 8 (RFQ-8): An exploratory study |
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Martins, Karina |
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Martins, Karina Benedito, Luís Farate, Carlos Daniel, Fernanda Vicente, Henrique Testa |
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Benedito, Luís Farate, Carlos Daniel, Fernanda Vicente, Henrique Testa |
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Martins, Karina Benedito, Luís Farate, Carlos Daniel, Fernanda Vicente, Henrique Testa |
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Mentalization, Reflective functioning questionnaire, Psychometric properties, Factor structure. Mentalização, Questionário de funcionamento reflexivo, Propriedades psicométricas, Estrutura fatorial. |
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Mentalization, Reflective functioning questionnaire, Psychometric properties, Factor structure. Mentalização, Questionário de funcionamento reflexivo, Propriedades psicométricas, Estrutura fatorial. |
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Abstract: The Reflective Functioning Questionnaire (RFQ-8) is a brief self-report psychometric instrument designed to assess an individual’s reflective functioning abilities. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Angolan version of the RFQ-8, namely, to assess its factor structure and to examine its correlations with related constructs and clinical variables in a sample of the general population of Angola.A cross-sectional study was conducted with 132 participants (aged ≥18 years) with Angolan residency and nationality, recruited through non-probability, convenience and snowball sampling procedures. The online research protocol included a Portuguese translation of the RFQ-8 and a battery of self- report measures (Brief Symptom Inventory; Adult Attachment Scale – Revised; Beck Cognitive Insight Scale).Consistent with previous research, results supported a two-factor structure for the RFQ-8 (assessing certainty and uncertainty about mental states; RFQc and RFQu subscales) with satisfactory internal consistency. RFQ-8 scores also showed significant correlations to psychopathological symptoms, suggesting a close relation between uncertainty about mental states and clinical problems, consistent with the mentalization framework; statistically significant relationships with different attachment patterns that support mentalization’s developmental schema; significant correlations with cognitive insight, a construct closely related to reflective functioning. Even though the RFQ-8 was designed to assess two impairments in reflective functioning (hypermentalization and hypomentalization), it seems that only hypomentalization is adequately addressed by this instrument. Further research is thus needed to analyze the probable unidimensionality of the RFQ-8 and the viability of different scoring procedures.In conclusion, this study offers preliminary evidence on the reliability and validity of the Angolan version of this scale. Besides its usefulness in clinical assessment, it could also contribute to developing research on mentalization and the efficacy of psychotherapeutic interventions, including patients’ responses to mentalization-based treatments. |
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