Characterization and structure of hypomania in a British nonclinical adolescent sample.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to test the validity of using the Hypomania Checklist-16 [HCL-16] to measure hypomania in a British adolescent community sample. Limited research is available concerning the characterization of hypomania among community adolescent samples, particularly in the UK, despite its potential importance for early intervention policy development.

Method

To explore the structure and characterization of hypomania in a British adolescent nonclinical cohort, over 1400 17 year olds (Mean=17.05 years; SD=0.88) completed the HCL-16 along with measures of different psychological and psychopathological dimensions.

Results

Principal components analysis revealed a 2-component solution for the HCL-16, described as active-elated and irritable/risk-taking. Hypoma

SUBMITTER: Hosang GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5113133 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature