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Pathological Affective Dependence as a Risk Factor for Intimate Partner Violence: Initial Psychometric Validation of the Italian Version of the Pathological Affective Dependence Scale.
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- Imagery Rescripting for Pathological Affective Dependence in Intimate Partner Violence (ImRs-PAD): An In-Person Proof-of-Concept Study.Clinical psychology & psychotherapyTrial
- Online Application of Imagery Rescripting for Pathological Affective Dependence (ImRs-PAD) in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: Results From a Multiple Case Series.Clinical psychology in Europe · 2026Article
- Trauma Symptoms as a Bridge: Linking Early Adversities to Interpersonal Risk Profiles for Victimization and Perpetration in Women.Clinical neuropsychiatry · 2026Article
- Pathological Affective Dependence as a Risk Factor for Intimate Partner Violence: Initial Psychometric Validation of the Italian Version of the Pathological Affective Dependence Scale.Clinical psychology & psychotherapyArticle
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Abstract
purposeThis study aimed to validate the Italian version of the Pathological Affective Dependence Scale (PADS), which assesses both trait and state manifestations of Pathological Affective Dependence (PAD), a key risk factor for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
methodsTwo studies were conducted in the general population and IPV survivor samples. Study 1 used a sample of 360 participants for Confirmatory and Exploratory Factor Analysis (CFA and EFA). Study 2 included 362 participants for an additional CFA and reliability analysis to further assess the scale's factor structure and internal consistency, and for a correlational analysis to determine its convergent and discriminant validity.
resultsOur factor analytic findings revealed that the PADS' 17 items represent three factors: internal conflict, inability to separate and partner abuse. The scale's state and trait versions showed satisfactory reliability, and convergent and discriminant validity.
conclusionsThe findings suggest that the PADS is a useful tool for assessing and enhancing our understanding of PAD as a psychological risk factor for IPV. As such, it can help prevent IPV and support individual IPV survivors by identifying and treating PAD, while also contributing to clinical and social research into IPV.
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