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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025

French Translation and Validation of the Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS).

Déborah Ducasse, Martin Leurent, Marie-Christine Picot, Safa Aouinti, Véronique Brand-Arpon, Philippe Courtet, Paul Barrows, Edo Shonin, Supakyada Sapthiang, Emilie Olié and 1 more

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Déborah DucasseInstitute of Functional Genomics, National Center for Scientific Research, National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), University of Montpellier, 34094 Montpellier, France.
Martin LeurentTherapy Center for Mood and Emotional Disorders, Department of Adult Psychiatry, La Colombière, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 34090 Montpellier, France.
Marie-Christine PicotClinical Research and Epidemiology Unit (Public Health Department), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier, University of Montpellier, 34295 Montpellier Cedex 5, France.ORCID 0000-0003-4204-7299
Safa AouintiClinical Research and Epidemiology Unit (Public Health Department), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier, University of Montpellier, 34295 Montpellier Cedex 5, France.ORCID 0000-0002-6567-9531
Véronique Brand-ArponTherapy Center for Mood and Emotional Disorders, Department of Adult Psychiatry, La Colombière, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 34090 Montpellier, France.
Philippe CourtetInstitute of Functional Genomics, National Center for Scientific Research, National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), University of Montpellier, 34094 Montpellier, France.
Paul BarrowsSchool of Psychology, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-0596-4442
Edo ShoninAwake to Wisdom Centre for Meditation and Mindfulness Research, 4 Derby Grove, Nottingham NG7 1ND, UK.
Supakyada SapthiangAwake to Wisdom Centre for Meditation and Mindfulness Research, 4 Derby Grove, Nottingham NG7 1ND, UK.
Emilie OliéInstitute of Functional Genomics, National Center for Scientific Research, National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), University of Montpellier, 34094 Montpellier, France.
William Van GordonSchool of Psychology, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-5648-3043

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Abstract

According to ontological addiction theory, the root cause of mental suffering is a dysfunctional conceptualisation of the self. Typically, an individual with such a flawed self-concept deems themselves to be intrinsically separate from their surroundings, with their beliefs, choices and behaviours structured in order to reinforce their sense of an independently existing self. The Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS) was developed to measure ontological addiction and demonstrates good psychometric properties for the original version validated in English. The present study aimed to validate a French language version of the OAS. The 24-item OAS was administered to 492 French adults with emotional and/or mood disorders. The French OAS demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha: 0.89) and strong test-retest reliability. We suggest a single-factor structure, aligning with the original English version. The 12-item OAS also showed good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha: 0.81). Construct validity was confirmed by medium to large correlations with self-esteem, shame, perfectionism and mindfulness. These results support the use of the French OAS in research and clinical practice, offering a robust measure for assessing ontological addiction as well as a dimensional assessment of psychiatric symptoms.

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Behavior, AddictiveAdolescentAdultAgedFemaleFranceHumansLanguageMaleMiddle AgedPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSelf ConceptSurveys and QuestionnairesTranslationsYoung AdultBuddhist-derived practicesontological addictionontological addiction scalescale validation

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PMID40283737
PMCPMC12027311

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