Psychometric Evaluation of the Altered States of Consciousness Rating Scale (OAV)
Erich Studerus, Alex Gamma, Franz X. Vollenweider
PLoS One August 31, 2010 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0012412 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Psychometric study Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Altered states of consciousness |
| Keywords | Rating scale Scale ratio Psychometrics Clinical psychology Developmental psychology Cartography |
| Citations | 693 |
| Key points | Eleven new lower-order scales for the OAV have desirable psychometric properties and are likely better suited for assessing drug-induced altered states of consciousness. |
Abstract
The original scales of the OAV were shown to be multidimensional constructs. Eleven new lower order scales were constructed and demonstrated to have desirable psychometric properties. The new lower order scales are most likely better suited to assess drug induced ASC.
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Eleven new lower-order scales for the OAV showed desirable psychometric properties and are proposed as better suited for assessing drug-induced altered states.
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