Abstract
Abstract. Cognitive fusion can be defined as the inability to view thoughts as just thoughts, which is hypothesized to increase the impact of those thoughts on behavior. Cognitive fusion is a core concept of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a therapeutic approach that is being increasingly studied as a treatment for a plethora of chronic health problems. The objective of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ) in a sample of adolescents. Three hundred eight adolescents (11–20 years) completed the Catalan version of the questionnaire (CFQ-C) as well as measures assessing anxiety sensitivity and acceptance. The results supported a one-factor solution for the CFQ-C, and indicated an adequate level of internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.79). The validity of the CFQ-C was supported by a significant positive association between the CFQ-C total score and the measure of anxiety sensitivity and by a significant negative association with the measure of acceptance. The findings support the psychometric properties of the CFQ to study the role that cognitive fusion may play in functioning among adolescents.
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