2018
Exploratory Graph Analysis of the Multidimensional Schizotypy Scale
Christensen A, Gross G, Golino H, Silvia P, Kwapil T. Exploratory Graph Analysis of the Multidimensional Schizotypy Scale. Schizophrenia Research 2018, 206: 43-51. PMID: 30573405, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2018.12.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultidimensional Schizotypy ScaleConfirmatory factor analysisSchizotypy scalesExploratory graph analysisNegative schizotypy dimensionsFour-factor modelThree-factor modelPositive schizotypyNegative schizotypySchizotypy dimensionsSchizotypy factorsQuestionnaire measuresDisorganized dimensionBrief versionSchizotypyDifferential associationsFactor analysisFuture researchIndependent samplesModel fitTheoretical dimensionsDimensional structurePrediction of prodromal symptoms and schizophrenia-spectrum personality disorder traits by positive and negative schizotypy: A 3-year prospective study
Racioppi A, Sheinbaum T, Gross G, Ballespí S, Kwapil T, Barrantes-Vidal N. Prediction of prodromal symptoms and schizophrenia-spectrum personality disorder traits by positive and negative schizotypy: A 3-year prospective study. PLOS ONE 2018, 13: e0207150. PMID: 30408119, PMCID: PMC6224105, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative schizotypyPersonality traitsYoung adult samplePrevious cross-sectional findingsSchizophrenia-spectrum psychopathologyAvoidant personality traitsPsychotic-like symptomsPsychometric high-risk strategyMental health treatmentCross-sectional findingsPositive schizotypyPersonality disorder traitsSchizotypy dimensionsResilience factorsSchizotypyLongitudinal findingsAdult samplesNegative dimensionsDisorder traitsEmotional disturbancePredictive validityGeneral psychopathologyMultidimensional modelHealth treatmentMultidimensional structureAssociation of positive, negative, and disorganized schizotypy dimensions with affective symptoms and experiences
Kemp K, Gross G, Barrantes-Vidal N, Kwapil T. Association of positive, negative, and disorganized schizotypy dimensions with affective symptoms and experiences. Psychiatry Research 2018, 270: 1143-1149. PMID: 30366639, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2018.10.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultidimensional Schizotypy ScaleHypomanic traitsPositive schizotypyElevated negative affectAffective symptomsSchizophrenia-spectrum psychopathologyMeasures of depressionCognitive behavioral deficitsThree-factor modelNegative schizotypyState affectPositive affectSchizotypy dimensionsNegative affectComorbid expressionSchizotypy scalesSocial phobiaSchizotypyAnxiety disordersMTurk workersAffectSchizophrenia spectrumCollege studentsUseful constructConstruct validityValidation of the Multidimensional Schizotypy Scale-Brief in Two Large Samples
Gross G, Kwapil T, Burgin C, Raulin M, Silvia P, Kemp K, Barrantes-Vidal N. Validation of the Multidimensional Schizotypy Scale-Brief in Two Large Samples. Journal Of Psychopathology And Behavioral Assessment 2018, 40: 669-677. DOI: 10.1007/s10862-018-9668-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSchizotypal traitsFive-factor modelSchizotypy dimensionsPsychometric propertiesCognitive-perceptual schizotypal traitsDisorganized schizotypal traitsMultidimensional Schizotypy ScalePositive schizotypy dimensionSchizotypal personality traitsLarge sampleNegative schizotypyOriginal derivation sampleFull-length scalesSchizotypy scalesPersonality traitsSchizotypyHypothesized patternConstruct validitySample 2Sample 1Derivation sampleDistinct associationsStrong associationPresent findingsContent coverage
2014
Comparing the Factor Structure of the Wisconsin Schizotypy Scales and the Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire
Gross G, Mellin J, Silvia P, Barrantes-Vidal N, Kwapil T. Comparing the Factor Structure of the Wisconsin Schizotypy Scales and the Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire. Personality Disorders Theory Research And Treatment 2014, 5: 397-405. PMID: 25314229, DOI: 10.1037/per0000090.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSchizotypal Personality QuestionnaireWisconsin Schizotypy ScalesFactor structureSchizotypy scalesInterpersonal factorsPersonality QuestionnaireCognitive-perceptual factorsFactor analysisFive-factor modelConfirmatory factor analysisPositive schizotypySchizotypy dimensionsPatterns of associationPsychometric measuresExploratory factor analysisSchizotypyMultidimensional constructDisorganization factorSubclinical levelsMultidimensional structureDifferent constructsPrevious findingsComparable constructsSchizophrenic symptomsComparable factors