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[Caiada et al., 2026] - Measuring intimate relationship self-stigma in serious mental illness: scale development and validation

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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Meryl Caiada, Antoinette Prouteau, Simon Felix, Sarah Guionnet, Justin Lamontagne, Emma Tison, Kevin-Marc Valery, Luc Vigneault, Tania Lecomte

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Individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) face pervasive stigma, with damaging effects on their intimate lives. Although evidence suggests individuals might endorse stereotypes about their romantic relationships, no tool has addressed self-stigma in this domain. This study aimed to develop and validate the Intimate Relationship Self-Stigma Scale (IRSS), specifically, to determine its structural and construct validity, as well as the internal consistency and test-retest reliability. This instrument was co-constructed with peer support workers living with SMI. Using a bipolar semantic differential format, the IRSS captures both self-stigmatizing beliefs and positive self-perceptions. Items were generated through focus groups and literature review. Participants with SMI (N = 150) completed the IRSS online, along with measures of internalized stigma, self-esteem, and romantic functioning. Exploratory factor analyses supported a four-factor structure-Disclosure Effects, Self-Attractiveness, Stability, and Intimacy Needs-explaining 48.6% of the variance. Subscales demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (ω = .69-.87), test-retest reliability (ICC = .79-.93), and expected correlations with related constructs. The IRSS fills a critical gap in recovery-oriented mental health care by providing a comprehensive assessment of internalized stigma in romantic contexts while simultaneously capturing positive self-perceptions. Further validation, including confirmatory factor analyses and cross-cultural validity, is warranted.

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Meryl Caiada, Antoinette Prouteau, Simon Felix, Sarah Guionnet, Justin Lamontagne, Emma Tison, Kevin-Marc Valery, Luc Vigneault, Tania Lecomte (2026). Measuring intimate relationship self-stigma in serious mental illness: scale development and validation. Journal of Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2025.2595604

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Journal	Journal of Mental Health
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Impact Factor (2 ans)	2.09
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[Kotera et al., 2025] - Development and evaluation of a mental health recovery priority measure for cross-cultural research: global INSPIRE

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Yasuhiro Kotera, Akemi Hara, Christopher Newby, Yuki Miyamoto, Akihiko Ozaki, Yumna Ali, Pamela Clinton, Simon Felix, Catherine John, Natthapon Inta, Mike Slade

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This study developed and evaluated a new personal recovery scale—Global INSPIRE—in English and Japanese, and compared responses between Japan and the UK. Personal recovery—living a satisfying and meaningful life despite mental health challenges—has gained attention in mental health. The widely-used CHIME framework identifies five recovery processes: Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment. Full INSPIRE evaluates whether service users feel supported in each CHIME process. However, emerging cross-cultural evidence indicates differences in the priority placed on each CHIME domain. No tool exists to assess recovery priorities, hindering cross-cultural research. The 20-item self-completed Global INSPIRE was adapted from the Full INSPIRE to assess recovery priorities of both service users and non-service users. Participants in the UK (n = 512) and Japan (n = 507) completed the Global INSPIRE at baseline and two-week follow-up. Psychometric properties were evaluated, including reliability, test-retest stability, and discriminant validity with two established recovery scales—CORE-10 and QPR-15. Cross-national differences in recovery priorities were also examined. Both versions showed excellent reliability (α = 0.91 UK; 0.97 Japan), test-retest stability (4/5 processes UK, 5/5 Japan), and acceptable model fit (CFI = 0.80 UK; 0.85 Japan). Measurement invariance supported configural (CFI = 0.89) and metric invariance (CFI = 0.89) but not scalar invariance (CFI = 0.83). Discriminant validity was supported by weak correlations with CORE-10 and QPR-15. UK participants prioritised Hope, Meaning, and Empowerment, while Japanese participants prioritised Identity. Global INSPIRE is a reliable and culturally adaptable tool for assessing distinct recovery priorities. Future research should explore demographic differences and expand testing across diverse cultural contexts. The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00127-025-02946-9.

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Yasuhiro Kotera, Akemi Hara, Christopher Newby, Yuki Miyamoto, Akihiko Ozaki, Yumna Ali, Pamela Clinton, Simon Felix, Catherine John, Natthapon Inta, Mike Slade (2025). Development and evaluation of a mental health recovery priority measure for cross-cultural research: global INSPIRE. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-025-02946-9

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Journal	Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
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Impact Factor (2 ans)	2.21
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[Munuera et al., 2024] - Characterizing personal recovery in severe mental illness: French psychometric validation of the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery (QPR-Fr).

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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Caroline Munuera, Simon Felix, Antoinette Prouteau, Meryl Caiada, Sarah Guionnet, Kévin-Marc Valéry, Yoann Fombouchet, Sébastien Gard, François Chevrier, Isabelle Minois, Katia M’bailara

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The support of the personal recovery of people with lived experience of mental illness is a major issue in clinical practice. Thus, a valid instrument to assess personal recovery is needed. The present study aimed to validate the French translation of the 22-item Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery (QPR-Fr). A convenience sample of 222 participants reporting a severe mental illness diagnosis was recruited online. Psychometric properties of the QPR-Fr were evaluated. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted for structural validity. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed. To test for convergent validity, we conducted multiple linear regression analysis to explore the QPR-Fr associations with psychological distress and the CHIME framework (with Connectedness, Hope and optimism about the future, Identity, Meaning in life, and Empowerment) proxy measures (perceived social support, hope, self-esteem, quality of life, and empowerment). An adequate fit was found for a 19-item unidimensional factor structure. Internal consistency was excellent. Test reliability was good. The QPR-Fr total score was significantly positively associated with quality of life, hope, self-esteem, and social support satisfaction and negatively associated with psychological distress. No significant association was found with social support availability nor with empowerment. This study provides additional data to support the cross-cultural validity of the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery. The QPR-Fr is a valid and reliable tool to assess personal recovery. Practitioners could use the QPR-Fr to assess personal recovery in collaboration with people with lived experience. Convergent validity with CHIME proxy measures supports the validity of the CHIME framework in a French cultural context. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

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Caroline Munuera, Simon Felix, Antoinette Prouteau, Meryl Caiada, Sarah Guionnet, Kévin-Marc Valéry, Yoann Fombouchet, Sébastien Gard, François Chevrier, Isabelle Minois, Katia M’bailara (2024). Characterizing personal recovery in severe mental illness: French psychometric validation of the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery (QPR-Fr).. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. https://doi.org/10.1037/prj0000601

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Journal	Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
H-index	94
Impact Factor (2 ans)	0.78
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