[Validity of axis III "Conflicts" of Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnostics (OPD-1)--empirical results and conclusions for OPD-2].
OBJECTIVE
Using specific psychometric instruments, we investigate criteria-related validity of axis III ("conflicts") of OPD-1 by a priori formulated hypotheses concerning the relations to the main conflict/mode.


METHODS
A consecutive sample of 105 psychotherapy inpatients was examined using self-assessment scales (Inventory of Interpersonal Problems; Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Test of Self-Conscious Affect; Toronto Alexithymia-Scale; Frankfurt Self Concept Scales) and videotaped OPD research interviews in the first week after admission to the hospital. Two OPD-certified raters first rated the interviews independently, then in a consensus rating.


RESULTS
Due to the different frequency of the main conflict and mode, evaluation of 4 of 7 conflicts was possible. The a priori hypotheses could be confirmed for the conflicts Dependence versus Autonomy (both modes), Submission versus Control (active mode), Desire for Care versus Autarchy (active mode), and Self-Value (passive mode).


CONCLUSIONS
Confirmation of the a priori hypotheses indicates validity of axis III (Conflicts) of OPD. We discuss the small numbers of some conflicts, the comparison of expert rating OPD with self-assessment and the meaning of the results for OPD-2.
Schneider
Gudrun
G
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie am Universitätsklinikum Münster. schneig@mednet.uni-muenster.de
Mendler
Till
T
Heuft
Gereon
G
Burgmer
Markus
M
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010552:Personality Assessment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011574:Psychoanalytic Theory; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014741:Video Recording