The relevance of analogue studies for understanding obsessions and compulsions |
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Authors: | Jonathan S. Abramowitz Laura E. Fabricant Steven Taylor Brett J. Deacon Dean McKay Eric A. Storch |
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Affiliation: | 1. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States;2. University of British Columbia, Canada;3. University of Wyoming, United States;4. Fordham University, United States;5. University of South Florida, United States |
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Abstract: | Analogue samples are often used to study obsessive–compulsive (OC) symptoms and related phenomena. This approach is based on the hypothesis that results derived from such samples are relevant to understanding OC symptoms in individuals with a diagnosis of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Two decades ago, Gibbs (1996) reviewed the available literature and found initial support for this hypothesis. Since then there have been many important advances addressing this issue. The purpose of the present review was to synthesize various lines of research examining the assumptions of using analogue samples to draw inferences about people with OCD. We reviewed research on the prevalence of OC symptoms in non-clinical populations, the dimensional (vs. categorical) nature of these symptoms, phenomenology, etiology, and studies on developmental and maintenance factors in clinical and analogue samples. We also considered the relevance of analogue samples in OCD treatment research. The available evidence suggests research with analogue samples is highly relevant for understanding OC symptoms. Guidelines for the appropriate use of analogue designs and samples are suggested. |
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Keywords: | Obsessive&ndash compulsive disorder Analogue research Cognitive&ndash behavioral Etiology Phenomenology |
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