Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Exploring the treatment process correlates of the Spectra: Indices of Psychopathology's Psychosocial Functioning scale in a clinical sample. |
| Authors: |
Harnsberger, Kelly A. (AUTHOR), Carroll, Ann L. (AUTHOR), Muscat, Whitney M. (AUTHOR), Sinclair, Samuel Justin (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic. Winter2026, Vol. 90 Issue 1, p23-41. 19p. |
| Subjects: |
Psychosocial functioning, Clinical decision making, Suicide risk factors, Psychiatric treatment, Patient compliance, Risk of violence, Personality assessment, Psychological tests |
| Abstract: |
Assessing adaptive psychosocial functioning is vital in psychological evaluation and treatment. The Psychosocial Functioning (PF) scale from the Spectra: Indices of Psychopathology captures key areas such as well-being, agency, social support, and access to basic needs. While initial research supports its use, its role in guiding complex treatment decisions remains underexplored. This study examined associations between the PF scale and treatment indicators from the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) in a mixed sample (N = 89) of psychiatric inpatients and outpatients. Findings revealed meaningful correlations between the PF scale and PAI indicators of suicide and violence risk, stress, support, treatment motivation, and care needs. Hierarchical regressions showed the PAI Level of Care Index and Non-Support Scale were most strongly associated to the PF scale. Results suggest assessing psychosocial functioning can inform clinical decisions and improve treatment outcomes. Study limitations and future research directions are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|
Copyright of Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic is the property of Guilford Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
