The schizotypal ambivalence scale as a marker of schizotypy

Monica C. Mann, Amanda G. Vaughn, Neus Barrantes-Vidal, Michael L. Raulin, Thomas R. Kwapil

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Abstract

The present study examined the psychometric properties of the Schizotypal Ambivalence Scale (SAS) in a sample of 1798 young adults. The study also investigated the concurrent validity of the measure for identifying schizophrenic-like symptoms in a sample of 43 high scorers on the scale and 43 control participants. Previous findings indicated that high scores on the SAS were associated with schizophrenia-spectrum pathology in a sample of schizotypic young adults selected with other measures. However, this is the first study to assess schizophrenic-like psychopathology in a sample selected using the SAS. The SAS has good internal consistency (coefficient α = 0.84) and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation = 0.74 across 9 weeks). As hypothesized, the ambivalence group exceeded the control group on interview ratings of schizotypal, schizoid, paranoid, psychotic-like, and negative symptoms, as well as exhibiting poorer overall functioning. The SAS seems to be a promising measure of schizotypy in young adults.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)399-404
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Nervous and Mental Disease
Volume196
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizotypal
  • Schizotypal ambivalence

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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