Psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire-15 (INQ-15-I)

Iliceto, P, D'Antuono, L, Fino, E ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5095-6014, Carcione, A, Candilera, G, Silva, C and Joiner, TE, 2020. Psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire-15 (INQ-15-I). Journal of Clinical Psychology. ISSN 0021-9762

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Abstract

Objective: The Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire (INQ-15) is a self-report measure of thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness, two constructs associated to suicidal ideation. The objective of the current study was to translate the INQ-15 from English to Italian (INQ-15-I) and to test its factor structure, reliability, and validity in Italian samples.

Method: We examined (a) whether the components of the hypothesized two-factor measurement model are invariant across a community sample (N = 510) and a clinical sample (N = 259); (b) the relations between the INQ-15-I factors and measures of depression (Beck Depression Inventory-II), hopelessness (Beck Hopelessness Scale), and suicidal ideation (Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation); (c) the reliability and psychometric properties of the INQ-15-I.

Results: Results from multi-group confirmatory factor analyses supported the adequacy of the two-factor model to represent thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness. The model is invariant across community and clinical groups, showing excellent fit. The two INQ-15-I scales measure highly intercorrelated constructs. Both significantly correlate with depression, hopelessness and suicidal ideation, and correlations are high in the clinical sample.

Conclusion: The INQ-15-I is a valid and reliable measure of thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness. Implications for research, assessment, and intervention in suicidal ideation are discussed.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Journal of Clinical Psychology
Creators:	Iliceto, P., D'Antuono, L., Fino, E., Carcione, A., Candilera, G., Silva, C. and Joiner, T.E.
Publisher:	Wiley
Date:	14 July 2020
ISSN:	0021-9762
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1002/jclp.23026 DOI 1340061 Other
Divisions:	Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by:	Linda Sullivan
Date Added:	01 Jul 2020 07:59
Last Modified:	14 Jul 2021 03:00
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/40145

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