Table 5.
Criterion validity correlations with validated scales.
| Criterion Variable | Scale score M (SD) | Positive Affect | Negative Affect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trait measures | |||
| BFI-2-XS agreeableness | 11.40 (2.39) | .20*** | −.17*** |
| BFI-2-XS conscientiousness | 9.60 (3.01) | .03 | −.10* |
| BFI-2-XS extraversion | 8.21 (3.02) | .10** | −.16*** |
| BFI-2-XS negative emotionality | 10.90 (2.83) | −.04 | .21*** |
| BFI-2-XS open-mindedness | 11.40 (2.46) | .08* | −.11** |
| LPFS-BF 2.0 total score | 27.90 (7.32) | −.16*** | .35*** |
| LPFS-BF 2.0 self-functioning | 15.20 (4.35) | −.12** | .32*** |
| LPFS-BF 2.0 interpersonal functioning | 12.70 (3.95) | −.17*** | .29*** |
| Average correlation matrix a | .11 | .20 | |
| State measures | |||
| GAD-7 | 10.00 (6.10) | −.08* | .31*** |
| I-PANAS-SF negative affect | 11.60 (4.02) | −.15*** | .40*** |
| I-PANAS-SF positive affect | 14.60 (4.14) | .22*** | −.16*** |
| PHQ-9 | 9.56 (6.24) | −.12** | .33*** |
| SI – Psychosocial functioning | 1.81 (1.07) | −.05 | .24*** |
| SI – Quality of life | 1.79 (0.85) | −.15*** | .23*** |
| SI – Symptom severity | 2.33 (0.92) | −.02 | .18*** |
| Average correlation matrix | .11 | .27 | |
| Therapeutic relationship measures | |||
| PSQ (yes) % (F) | 16.00% (112) | −.28*** | .33*** |
| Degree of tensionb | 2.75 (1.04) | −.40*** | .37*** |
| Extent issue addressedc | 2.90 (1.34) | .61*** | −.30** |
| Degree of resolutiond | 2.73 (1.49) | .55*** | −.36*** |
| RRI-C-SF total score | 31.50 (6.20) | .52*** | −.40*** |
| RRI-C-SF genuineness | 16.20 (3.73) | .56*** | −.43*** |
| RRI-C-SF realism | 15.30 (3.37) | .58*** | −.41*** |
| WAI-SR total score | 40.50 (13.10) | .80*** | −.48*** |
| WAI-SR goal | 13.60 (4.93) | .68*** | −.42*** |
| WAI-SR task | 12.50 (4.80) | .67*** | −.44*** |
| WAI-SR bond | 14.50 (4.61) | .83*** | −.46*** |
| Average correlation matrix e | .61 | .40 | |
| Session outcome measure | |||
| SES | 4.06 (0.84) | .66*** | −.50*** |
BFI-2-XS, Big Five Inventory–2-Extra-Short form; GAD-7, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7; I-PANAS-SF, International Positive and Negative Affect Schedule - Short Form; LPFS, Level of Personality Functioning Scale; PHQ-9, Patient Health Questionnaire-9; PSQ, Single-item indices of ruptures and rupture resolution of the Post-Session Questionnaire; RRI-C, Real Relationship Inventory–Client form; SES, Session Evaluation Scale; SI, Single-item global measures of symptom severity, psychosocial functioning, and quality of life; WAI-SR, Working Alliance Inventory – Short Revised.
LPFS-BF 2.0 total score excluded from the matrix.
Highest degree of tension felt during the session.
Extent to which the problem was addressed in the session.
Degree to which the problem was resolved by the end of the session.
PSQ (yes), RRI-C total score, and WAI-SR total score excluded from the matrix.