A confirmatory factor analysis of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) in an alcohol-dependent sample.
Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to evaluate the factorial validity of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale in an alcohol-dependent sample. Several factor models were examined, but all models were rejected given their poor fit. A revision of the TAS-20 in alcohol-dependent populations may be needed.
Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia. fthorberg@qut.edu.au
Fred Arne
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Thorberg
Ross McD
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Young
Karen A
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Sullivan
Michael
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Lyvers
Cameron
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Hurst
Jason P
JP
Connor
Gerald F X
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Feeney
D000328:Adult; D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010045:Outpatients; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D055815:Young Adult