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Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory in Middle School Students

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives : The purpose of this study was to assess the factor structures related to the Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI) in middle school students. Methods : A total of 1,175 7th grade students from four middle schools in Paju city completed the MOCI, Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale (CES-D), and Self Esteem Scale (SES). An exploratory factor (maximum likelihood method with oblique rotation) and correlation analyses were subsequently performed. Results : The two main factors related to the MOCI were 'intrusive thought' and 'contamination'. 'Intrusive thought' was positively correlated with the CES-D and negatively associated with the SES. 'Contamination' had a negative correlation with self-esteem as measured by the SES. Conclusion : The results of this study revealed a two-factor structure of obsessive and compulsive symptoms in middle school students.

Source: Journal of korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

DOI: 10.5765/jkacap.2011.22.2.089

Authors: Kyung-Hye Park, Hyo-Won Kim, Jin-Young Kim, In-Won Chung

Institutions: Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, Armed Forces Capital Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2065361919