Preliminary investigation of objective and subjective experiences of relatives of individuals with hoarding behaviors.
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| Title: | Preliminary investigation of objective and subjective experiences of relatives of individuals with hoarding behaviors. |
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| Authors: | Mayes, Tina L. (AUTHOR), Dozier, Mary E. (AUTHOR), Davidson, Eliza J. (AUTHOR), Rosenfarb, Irwin F. (AUTHOR), Bratiotis, Christiana (AUTHOR), Ayers, Catherine R. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Clinical Psychology. Mar2024, Vol. 80 Issue 3, p610-624. 15p. |
| Subjects: | Compulsive hoarding, Interpersonal psychotherapy, Relatives, Symptoms, Family assessment |
| Abstract: | Objective: Families of individuals with hoarding symptoms report substantial burden; however, there has been no investigation of potential positive experiences. The objective of this study was to examine the experiences reported by individuals with a relative with elevated hoarding symptoms using a cross‐sectional design. The current investigation expands on the literature in this area by incorporating a detailed interview of experiences in conjunction with validated measures of hoarding symptomology. Methods: Twenty‐nine adults with relatives with elevated hoarding symptoms completed self‐report measures of hoarding severity for themselves and their relative and a clinician‐administered assessment of their experiences with their family member with hoarding symptoms. Results: Participants endorsed significant burden across a range of areas, including permanent changes in their daily routine. The majority (93%) of participants reported at least one positive experience, with 69% endorsing companionship as a benefit of the relationship. Greater symptom severity of the relative with hoarding symptoms was associated with greater subjective burden and decreased positive experiences. Conclusion: Our results add further evidence to the potential for interpersonal psychotherapy to lead to a reduction in hoarding symptomology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Objective: Families of individuals with hoarding symptoms report substantial burden; however, there has been no investigation of potential positive experiences. The objective of this study was to examine the experiences reported by individuals with a relative with elevated hoarding symptoms using a cross‐sectional design. The current investigation expands on the literature in this area by incorporating a detailed interview of experiences in conjunction with validated measures of hoarding symptomology. Methods: Twenty‐nine adults with relatives with elevated hoarding symptoms completed self‐report measures of hoarding severity for themselves and their relative and a clinician‐administered assessment of their experiences with their family member with hoarding symptoms. Results: Participants endorsed significant burden across a range of areas, including permanent changes in their daily routine. The majority (93%) of participants reported at least one positive experience, with 69% endorsing companionship as a benefit of the relationship. Greater symptom severity of the relative with hoarding symptoms was associated with greater subjective burden and decreased positive experiences. Conclusion: Our results add further evidence to the potential for interpersonal psychotherapy to lead to a reduction in hoarding symptomology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00219762 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/jclp.23641 |
