Psychometric Evaluation of the Italian Obsessive Compulsive Inventory–Child Version: Factor Structure and Predictive Validity at One-Year Follow-Up in Adolescents

Abstract

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) in adolescents is understudied in Italy. This study evaluated the Italian Obsessive Compulsive Inventory–Child Version (OCI–CV) and its predictive validity on OCD symptoms at 1-year-follow-up, an aspect that was not investigated by previous international research. Use of OCI–CV in schools might enhance early identification of OCD symptoms.

Keywords:

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• obsessive compulsive inventory-child version
• adolescents
• predictive validity
• early identification

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Notes on contributors

Andrea Pozza

Andrea Pozza is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Florence and a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Sciences, with honours at the Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence. His research interests focus on obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders and early psychosis.

Barbara Barcaccia

Barbara Barcaccia is a psychotherapist, instructor of mindfulness-based protocols, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy trainer. She received her Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Educational Research, with honours at the Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Developmental and Social Psychology.

Davide Dèttore

Davide Dèttore is associate professor of clinical psychology and of sexology at the Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence. He is also a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and trainer and a sexologist. His research interests focus on obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders and sexual disorders and therapy.