Sampling methods in personality pathology research: Some data and recommendations.
Sampling methods in personality pathology research: Some data and recommendations.
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人格病理学研究中的抽样方法：一些数据和建议。
DOI：
10.1037/per0000593
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发表时间：
2023
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Sharp,Carla
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作者：
Vanwoerden,Salome;Chandler,Jesse;Cano,Kiana;Mehta,Paras;Pilkonis,PaulA;Sharp,Carla
自1980年出版《精神障碍诊断与统计手册》（第三版）以来，人格障碍的研究领域不断发展;人格障碍的定义和操作方式发生了显着的变化。在评估这项研究时，有必要考虑所使用的抽样方法的范围。本研究的目的是描述目前人格障碍研究中的抽样方法，并为未来人格障碍研究中的样本设计提供建议。为了做到这一点，我们对最近发表在四种期刊上的实证文章中描述的抽样实践进行了编码，这些文章展示了对人格障碍的研究。我们总结了抽样设计的各个方面，包括研究问题和样本特征（例如，样本量、样本来源和筛选的使用）的组合、研究设计和样本的人口统计学代表性。调查结果表明，研究需要更好地考虑其样本是否符合目的，并明确其目标人群和抽样框架，以及用于进行抽样的具体程序（即招募）。我们还讨论了在试图捕获低基础率病理时出现的问题，这通常与高合并症相关。我们强调以过程为导向的方法来制定人格障碍研究的抽样策略。
The field of personality disorder research has grown since the publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition, in 1980; with a notable evolution in the way that personality disorders are defined and operationalized. In evaluating this research, it is necessary to consider the range of sampling practices used. The goal of this study was to describe current sampling methods in personality disorder research and provide recommendations to guide sample design in future personality disorder research. To do this, we coded sampling practices described in recent empirical articles published in four journals that showcase research on personality disorders. We summarized aspects of sampling design including the combination of study question and sample characteristics (eg, sample size, sample source, and use of screening), study design, and demographic representation of samples. Findings reveal a need for studies to better consider whether their samples are fit for purpose and to make explicit their target population and sampling frame, as well as the specific procedures (ie, recruitment) used to carry out sampling. We also discuss issues that arise when attempting to capture low-base rate pathology, which is often associated with high comorbidity. We emphasize a process-oriented approach to developing a sampling strategy for personality disorders research.