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- Title
The Development and Validation of the Ontological Addiction Scale.
- Authors
Barrows, Paul; Shonin, Edo; Sapthiang, Supakyada; Griffiths, Mark D.; Ducasse, Déborah; Van Gordon, William
- Abstract
Ontological Addiction Theory is a metaphysical theory of mental illness which conceptualises psychological suffering in terms of excessive ego-centeredness. This study aimed to develop and validate the Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS) and compare OAS scores with mental health measures. A 31-item prototype scale was developed based on traditional Buddhist theory and contemporary models of addiction. An ego-centeredness form of the Five-Factor Narcissism Inventory (FFNI) was the main criterion measure. For mental health measures, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) were used. The prototype OAS and two shorter versions showed excellent internal consistency and test–retest reliability. Construct validity was evidenced by medium to large correlations with criterion measures. OAS scores showed strong correlations with PHQ-9, GAD-7 and RSES, suggesting a clear relationship between OAS and mental health. The OAS appears to be a valid and reliable instrument suitable for assessing OA.
- Subjects
ORGANIZATION of American States; BUDDHIST philosophy; ADDICTIONS; MENTAL illness; STATISTICAL reliability; ANXIETY disorders
- Publication
International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, 2023, Vol 21, Issue 6, p4043
- ISSN
1557-1874
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11469-022-00840-y