The general factor of psychopathology (p): Choosing among competing models and interpreting p
Over the past 10 years, the general factor of psychopathology, p, has attracted interest and
scrutiny. We review the history of the idea that all mental disorders share something in …
scrutiny. We review the history of the idea that all mental disorders share something in …
What is the general factor of psychopathology? Consistency of the p factor across samples
Bifactor analyses have become a popular way to model a general psychopathology factor
(or p factor) that accounts for correlations among higher order internalizing, externalizing …
(or p factor) that accounts for correlations among higher order internalizing, externalizing …
All models are wrong, but the p factor model is useful: Reply to Widiger and Oltmanns (2017) and Bonifay, Lane, and Reise (2017)
188 Snyder, Hankin defined by any single construct or causal driver but rather are related to
multiple, potentially interacting, risk factors (eg, Beauchaine & McNulty, 2013; Hankin et al …
multiple, potentially interacting, risk factors (eg, Beauchaine & McNulty, 2013; Hankin et al …
[HTML][HTML] The p factor is the sum of its parts, for now
Here, we use data from a large-scale survey (National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and
Related Conditions, NESARC), conducted in a nationally representative US sample, to …
Related Conditions, NESARC), conducted in a nationally representative US sample, to …
On top or underneath: where does the general factor of psychopathology fit within a dimensional model of psychopathology?
BackgroundDimensional models of psychopathology are increasingly common and there is
evidence for the existence of a general dimension of psychopathology ('p'). The existing …
evidence for the existence of a general dimension of psychopathology ('p'). The existing …
All for one and one for all: Mental disorders in one dimension
A Caspi, TE Moffitt - American Journal of Psychiatry, 2018 - Am Psychiatric Assoc
In both child and adult psychiatry, empirical evidence has now accrued to suggest that a
single dimension is able to measure a person's liability to mental disorder, comorbidity …
single dimension is able to measure a person's liability to mental disorder, comorbidity …
Building Theories on Top of, and Not Independent of, Statistical Models: The Case of the p-factor
Eiko Fried (this issue) outlines several ways in which factor and network models do not bear
on the theories they purport to test. He argues, in turn, that there is a major inferential gap …
on the theories they purport to test. He argues, in turn, that there is a major inferential gap …
Defining the p-factor: An empirical test of five leading theories
MW Southward, JS Cheavens, EF Coccaro - Psychological medicine, 2023 - cambridge.org
BackgroundDespite statistical evidence of a general factor of psychopathology (ie, p-factor),
there is little agreement about what the p-factor represents. Researchers have proposed five …
there is little agreement about what the p-factor represents. Researchers have proposed five …
On the Meaning of the “P Factor” in Symmetrical Bifactor Models of Psychopathology: Recommendations for Future Research From the Bifactor-(S−1) Perspective
Symmetrical bifactor models are frequently applied to diverse symptoms of psychopathology
to identify a general P factor. This factor is assumed to mark shared liability across all …
to identify a general P factor. This factor is assumed to mark shared liability across all …
The general factor of psychopathology
GT Smith, EA Atkinson, HA Davis… - Annual review of …, 2020 - annualreviews.org
An important advance in understanding and defining mental disorders has been the
development of empirical approaches to mapping dimensions of dysfunction and their …
development of empirical approaches to mapping dimensions of dysfunction and their …