Abstract
The Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) framework addresses psychometric limitations posed by categorical models of psychopathology in empirically modeling the dimensional structure of psychopathology. As the empirical basis of the framework relied on samples with underrepresentation of minoritized identities, it is important to examine the degree to which the hierarchical dimensional model of psychopathology proposed by the framework remains applicable across intersections of identities in diverse samples. To this aim, the present study examined the extent to which demographic covariates and their interactions moderate parameters of structural models as assessed with 30-day, 12-month, and lifetime DSM- IV-TR diagnostic data available in the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiological Studies dataset. The dimensional factor structure of psychopathology assessed with 30-day, 12-month, and lifetime diagnostic data via conducting extended bass-ackward exploratory factor analyses were consistent with the structural framework of internalizing and externalizing spectra proposed by the HiTOP framework. Additionally, results of moderated nonlinear factor analysis (MNLFA) demonstrated significant intercept and loading DIF as well as main and interaction effects of demographic covariates on factor means in the final scoring model. Implications for generalizability of dimensional structural models of psychopathology are discussed in addition to limitations of the current study and future directions.
Degree Date
Spring 5-17-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Department
Psychology
Advisor
Michael Chmielewski
Second Advisor
Ernest Jouriles
Third Advisor
Akihito Kamata
Fourth Advisor
Joshua Oltmanns
Acknowledgements
First and foremost, I would like to thank my graduate advisor, Dr. Michael Chmielewski, for his mentorship, guidance, and support throughout the thesis writing process. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the other three members of my thesis committee, Dr. Ernest Jouriles, Dr. Akihito Kamata, and Dr. Joshua Oltmanns, for their invaluable feedback. Finally, I would like to extend my deepest appreciation for my family and friends; this thesis would not have been possible without their love and support.
Number of Pages
116
Format
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Lee, Hyungseo (Caroline), "Examining the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology in a Nationally Representative Epidemiological Sample with a Quantitative Intersectional Approach" (2025). Psychology Theses and Dissertations. 62.
https://scholar.smu.edu/hum_sci_psychology_etds/62
