International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy

Experiential Avoidance in Clinical and Non-Clinical Samples: AAQ-II Portuguese Version

Volume 12 Num. 2 - June 2012 - Pages 139-156

Authors:

José Pinto-Gouveia , Sónia Gregório , Alexandra Dinis , Ana Xavier

jpgouveia@fpce.uc.pt

Abstract:

The aim of the following paper was to adapt and validate the Portuguese version of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire- II (AAQ-II), which measures Psychological Flexibility/Inflexibility, central components in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We assessed the psychometric properties of this scale in both general population and clinical samples. Exploratory Factor Analysis supported a single-factor structure with seven items and results from a Confirmatory Factor Analysis showed the goodness of fit of the model. This version also demonstrated a good level of internal consistency and good convergent and discriminant validity. Overall, the results stressed out that this Portuguese version of AAQ-II is a consistent and valid scale.

Key words:

AAQ-II, psychological inflexibility, factor analysis

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