Developing a measure of shame in the context of unacceptable obsessions in OCD

DClinPsych Thesis


Alexander Coles 2022. Developing a measure of shame in the context of unacceptable obsessions in OCD. DClinPsych Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University Salomons Institute of Applied Psychology
AuthorsAlexander Coles
TypeDClinPsych Thesis
Qualification nameDoctor of Clinical Psychology
Abstract

Section A

A systematic literature search and meta-analysis was conducted to explore the association
between shame and OCD. 14 relevant studies were identified. The findings indicated a medium
sized positive association between scores on measures of shame and scores on measures of OCD (r
= .295). However, there are significant methodological limitations associated with the studies
included in the meta-analysis, most notably, the use of inappropriate measures to measure the
association between shame and OCD. Research and clinical implications are discussed, including
the need for a measure specific to shame in the context of OCD.

Section B

A three round Delphi study was used to develop a measure of shame in the context of
unacceptable obsessions in OCD. In Round 1 experts on shame in OCD generated items for a
questionnaire. In Round 2 experts rated the extent to which they felt the items generated were
appropriate for the questionnaire. In Round 3 experts were informed how other participants rated
each item and asked to re-rate their answers. 35 items were rated ‘appropriate’ by more than 83.3%
of the participants (this being the criteria for inclusion in the questionnaire that was developed).
Clinical and research implications are discussed.

KeywordsShame; OCD; Questionnaire Development; Delphi
Year2022
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Deposited11 Oct 2022
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