Dominant Affective Temperaments and its variance among people with depression, bipolar disorder, and a non-clinical sample

Validation of the Affective Temperament Questionnaire (ATQ)

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ID14825658
AuthorsJulieta Martins Azevedo (0000-0001-8537-1043, Bangor University, corresponding author), Diogo Carreiras (0000-0003-2048-1895, University of Coimbra), Paula Castilho (0000-0003-1864-3146, University of Coimbra), Joana Rodrigues (0000-0002-3113-4664, University of Coimbra), Amauri Macedo (0000-0003-2180-2718, Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra)
Year2023
Volume41
Issue1
Pages87-104
Publication date2023-07-10
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAnálise Psicológica (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0870-8231 • E-ISSN: 1646-6020
PublisherISPA - Instituto Universitario (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.14417/ap.1955
OpenAlexW4383821184
LanguageEN
References cited5

Affective temperaments are frequently described as a biologically determined early emerging variation in emotional reactivity, with solid temporal stability. We aimed to analyse affective temperament variation and dominance while adapting and translating the Affective Temperament Questionnaire (ATQ) to European Portuguese in both clinical (Major Depressive Disorder – MDD and Bipolar Disorder – BD) and non-clinical samples. ATQ was administered to 42 subjects with MDD, 64 with BD and 411 non-clinical. A 3-factor model CFA was performed (comprising hyperthymic, cyclothymic and dysthymic temperaments), revealing good adjustment and acceptable internal consistency levels. ATQ subscales showed a general higher internal consistency in people with mood disorders. Support for convergent validity was found. BD and MDD presented higher prevalence in Cyclothymic and Dysthymic temperaments than non-clinical, although they did not differ significantly between them regarding the last one. Findings suggest ATQ is a valid and reliable self-report measure to assess affective temperaments in the Portuguese population and proved to be acceptable for either clinical or non-clinical samples. This measure can be applied to detect early vulnerability to affective disorders, which can be very helpful in clinical settings and primary care

Bipolar disorder · Developmental psychology · Major depressive disorder · Mood · Personality · Psychiatry · Temperament · Bipolar Disorder and Treatment · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Mental Health Research Topics · Psychology · Social Psychology

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