Validation of the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology Brief Report (HiTOP-BR) in Two German-Speaking Samples

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ID21352015
AutoresJonas Schmitt (0000-0002-8891-0046, University of Kassel, autor de correspondencia), Matthias Volz (0000-0002-0946-1116, University of Kassel), Cord Benecke (0000-0002-7977-5102, University of Kassel), Leonard J Simms (0000-0001-8081-380X, Department of Psychology, University at Buffalo), Roman Kotov (0000-0001-9569-8381, Stony Brook University), Ulrich Reininghaus (0000-0002-9227-5436, Department of Public Mental Health, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University), Johannes Zimmermann (0000-0003-1202-2103, University of Kassel)
Año2026
Páginas1-9
Fecha de publicación2026-05-21
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Personality Assessment (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0022-3891 • E-ISSN: 1532-7752
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00223891.2026.2655185
PMID42166603
OpenAlexW7161949082
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas35

601). Confirmatory factor analyses and exploratory factor analyses with target rotation supported the hypothesized six-factor structure across both samples, although observed cross-loadings suggested scope for item refinement. Scalar measurement invariance was established between the clinical and nonclinical samples. Scale scores showed acceptable to good reliability (ω = .77-.88). Convergent and discriminant validity were examined via correlations with established measures of symptoms, maladaptive personality traits, and impairments in personality functioning. As hypothesized, the HiTOP-BR spectra showed the expected associations with corresponding constructs. HiTOP-BR scales further predicted sickness-related work absence beyond established measures, with incremental validity analyses demonstrating additional explained variance in sick days beyond the Patient Health Questionnaire scales. Overall, the HiTOP-BR appears to provide reliable and valid scores for screening purposes, offering a time-efficient method for dimensional psychopathology assessment. Further cross-cultural replication and normative data are needed to optimize its interpretability and integration into routine assessment procedures

Psychometrics · Psychopathology · Research Domain Criteria · Taxonomy (biology) · Test validity · Validation test · Psychological Testing and Assessment · Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments · Treatment of Major Depression