Using Graphical Loglinear Rasch Models to Investigate the Construct Validity of the Perceived Stress Scale

2020 ◽  
pp. 261-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tine Nielsen ◽  
Pedro Henrique Ribeiro Santiago
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Rasch Models ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale

The construct validity of the Perceived Stress Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 84 ◽  
pp. 22-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Germund Nielsen ◽  
Eva Ørnbøl ◽  
Mogens Vestergaard ◽  
Per Bech ◽  
Finn Breinholt Larsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the perceived stress scale (PSS): measurement invariance between athletes and non-athletes and construct validity

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Hsiang Chiu ◽  
Frank Jing-Horng Lu ◽  
Ju-Han Lin ◽  
Chiao-Lin Nien ◽  
Ya-Wen Hsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: Although Perceived Stress Scale (PSS, Cohen, Kamarack, Mermelstein, 1983) has been validated and widely used in many domains, there is still no validation in sports by comparing athletes and non-athletes and examining related psychometric indices. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the measurement invariance of PSS between athletes and non-athletes, and examine construct validity and reliability in the sports contexts. Methods: Study 1 sampled 359 college student-athletes (males = 233; females = 126) and 242 non-athletes (males=124; females=118) and examined factorial structure, measurement invariance and internal consistency. Study 2 sampled 196 student-athletes (males = 139, females = 57, Mage =19.88 yrs, SD = 1.35) and examined discriminant validity and convergent validity of PSS. Study 3 sampled 37 student-athletes to assess test-retest reliability of PSS. Results: Results found that 2-factor PSS-10 fitted the model the best and had appropriate reliability. Also, there was a measurement invariance between athletes and non-athletes; and PSS positively correlated with athletic burnout and life stress but negatively correlated with coping efficacy provided evidence of discriminant validity and convergent validity. Further, the test-retest reliability for PSS subscales was significant (r=.66 and r=.50). Discussion: It is suggested that 2-factor PSS-10 can be a useful tool in assessing perceived stress either in sports or non-sports settings. We suggest future study may use 2-factor PSS-10 in examining the effects of stress on the athletic injury, burnout, and psychiatry disorders.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the perceived stress scale (PSS): measurement invariance between athletes and non-athletes and construct validity

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Hsiang Chiu ◽  
Frank Jing-Horng Lu ◽  
Ju-Han Lin ◽  
Chiao-Lin Nien ◽  
Ya-Wen Hsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Athletic Injury ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale

Background: Although Perceived Stress Scale (PSS, Cohen, Kamarack, Mermelstein, 1983) has been validated and widely used in many domains, there is still no validation in sport by comparing athletes and non-athletes and examination of related psychometric indices. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the measurement invariance of PSS between athletes and non-athletes, and examine construct validity in the sport contexts. Methods: Study 1 sampled 359 college student-athletes (males = 233; females = 126) and 242 non-athletes (males=124; females=118) and examined factorial structure, measurement invariance and internal consistency. Study 2 sampled 196 student-athletes (males = 139, females = 57, Mage =19.88 yrs, SD = 1.35) and examined discriminant validity and convergent validity of PSS. Results: Results found that 2-factor PSS-10 fitted the model the best and had appropriate reliability. Also, there was a measurement invariance between athletes and non-athletes; and PSS positively correlated with athlete burnout and life stress but negatively correlated with coping efficacy provided evidences of discriminant validity and convergent validity. Discussion: It is suggested that 2-factor PSS-10 can be a useful tool in assessing perceived stress either in sport or non-sport settings. We suggest future study may use 2-factor PSS-10 in examining the effects of stress on athletic injury, burnout, and psychiatry disorders.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS): measurement invariance between athletes and non-athletes and construct validity

PeerJ ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. e2790 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Hsiang Chiu ◽  
Frank Jing-Horng Lu ◽  
Ju-Han Lin ◽  
Chiao-Lin Nien ◽  
Ya-Wen Hsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

BackgroundAlthough Perceived Stress Scale (PSS, Cohen, Kamarack & Mermelstein, 1983) has been validated and widely used in many domains, there is still no validation in sports by comparing athletes and non-athletes and examining related psychometric indices.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to examine the measurement invariance of PSS between athletes and non-athletes, and examine construct validity and reliability in the sports contexts.MethodsStudy 1 sampled 359 college student-athletes (males = 233; females = 126) and 242 non-athletes (males = 124; females = 118) and examined factorial structure, measurement invariance and internal consistency. Study 2 sampled 196 student-athletes (males = 139, females = 57,Mage = 19.88 yrs, SD = 1.35) and examined discriminant validity and convergent validity of PSS. Study 3 sampled 37 student-athletes to assess test-retest reliability of PSS.ResultsResults found that 2-factor PSS-10 fitted the model the best and had appropriate reliability. Also, there was a measurement invariance between athletes and non-athletes; and PSS positively correlated with athletic burnout and life stress but negatively correlated with coping efficacy provided evidence of discriminant validity and convergent validity. Further, the test-retest reliability for PSS subscales was significant (r = .66 andr = .50).DiscussionIt is suggested that 2-factor PSS-10 can be a useful tool in assessing perceived stress either in sports or non-sports settings. We suggest future study may use 2-factor PSS-10 in examining the effects of stress on the athletic injury, burnout, and psychiatry disorders.

scholarly journals Validation of the perceived stress scale (PSS-10) in medical and health sciences students in Hong Kong

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Julie Yun Chen ◽  
Weng-Yee Chin ◽  
Agnes Tiwari ◽  
Janet Wong ◽  
Ian C K Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Health Sciences Students

Introduction: The demanding nature of medical and health sciences studies can cause stress among students in these disciplines affecting their wellbeing and academic performance. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) is a widely used measure of perceived stress among medical students and healthcare professionals that has not yet been validated among medical and health sciences students in Hong Kong. The aim of this study is to establish the construct validity and reliability of the PSS-10 in this context. Methods: 267 final year medical and health sciences students were surveyed using the PSS-10. The data were analysed using exploratory factor analysis for construct validity and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and corrected item-total correlations for reliability. Results: Exploratory factor analysis revealed a two-factor structure for PSS-10, with Cronbach’s alpha of 0.865 and 0.796, indicating good internal consistency. Corrected item-total correlations showed satisfactory correlation ranged from 0.539 to 0.748 for all items and their respective subscale. Both tests supported PSS-10 as a two-factor scale. Conclusion: The PSS-10 is a valid measure for assessing perceived stress in Hong Kong medical and health sciences students.

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