Psychometric properties of the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale in a sample of Hungarian daydreaming-prone individuals
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21881979 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alexandra Sándor (0000-0003-4807-0545, University of Debrecen, corresponding author), Ákos Münnich (0000-0002-1618-4751, University of Debrecen), Judit Molnár (0000-0002-8571-2378, University of Debrecen) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 853-862 |
| Publication date | 2020-10-12 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Behavioral Addictions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2062-5871 • E-ISSN: 2063-5303 |
| Publisher | Akademiai Kiado Zrt. (PUBLISHER • HU) |
| DOI | 10.1556/2006.2020.00050 |
| PMID | 33027058 |
| OpenAlex | W3092545271 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 27 |
Objectives : The aim of the study is to adapt the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS-16) to Hungarian, assess its psychometric properties, and establish its cut-off score. In addition, the relationship between maladaptive daydreaming and adverse childhood experiences was examined. Method : Study participants were recruited online via snowball sampling. Based on three inclusion criteria (self-identified MDer status; control over daydreaming; frequency of daydreaming) 160 out of 494 respondents were included in the study. Results : Our results confirm both the high reliability and convergent validity of the questionnaire. The cut-off score of 60 percentiles can reliably discriminate between excessive and normal daydreamers. The general applicability of the MDS-16-HU was tested and confirmed by the use of the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire (ACE-10), a short, self-report questionnaire. Its results showed that certain types of childhood adversities increase the likelihood of maladaptive daydreaming. Conclusions : The instrument is a valid and reliable measure, therefore it can serve as a useful screening tool in clinical practice. In addition, our findings highlighted the role of childhood adversities in the aetiology of maladaptive daydreaming
Convergent validity · Developmental psychology · Internal consistency · Psychometrics · Snowball sampling · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Mind wandering and attention · Psychological and Educational Research Studies · Psychology · Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |