Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) psychometric properties in migrants and native Germans

Abstract Background With the increasing diversity of the German population, it is important to test the psychometric validity and reliability of the German version Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) specifically between German natives and residents with a migration background. Methods Using nationally representative data (N = 2527), this study conducted an Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to determine the most appropriate factor structure, a Multi-Group Confirmatory Factor Analysis (MGCFA) to compare the validity of the two-factor structure and tested the PSS-10 measurement invariance between the German native and migrant sub-samples. Lastly, reliability of the PSS-10 was examined via Cronbach’s alpha, omega and individual item analyses across the two sub-samples. Results The EFA results support a two-factor structure in the migrant sample. The MGCFA showed adequate model fit for both sub-samples and the PSS-10 is strict invariant between German natives and migrants. Cronbach’s alpha and omega for Perceived Helplessness (PHS: factor 1) and Perceived Self-Efficacy (PSES: factor 2) demonstrate good internal consistency in both German and migrant sub-samples. Conclusions The key conclusions are: (1) the German version PSS-10 is suitable for German residents with a migration background. (2) Despite good internal consistency for the total scale, the PSS-10 measures two aspects: (a) perceived helplessness and (b) perceived self-efficacy. Future research would profit from analyzing the two subscales separately, not only using the total score.

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Factor Structure of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) in a Sample from Mexico

The Spanish Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1017/s1138741600006466 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 199-206 ◽

Cited By ~ 121

Author(s):

Mónica Teresa González Ramírez ◽

René Landero Hernández

Keyword(s):

Factor Structure ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Spanish Version ◽

English Version ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Confirmatory Factor

The aim of this study was to analyze the cultural adaptation of the European Spanish version of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS; Cohen, Kamarak, & Mermelstein, 1983), for its use in Mexican samples. Using a random sample of students, internal consistency was analyzed and the factor structure of the Spanish version of the PSS was compared with the factor structure found in the English version. Internal consistency was adequate (α = .83) and confirmatory factor analysis corroborated the factor structure. Factor 1 explained 42.8% of the variance and Factor 2 accounted for 53.2%. The goodness-of-fit measures also revealed an adequate fit. The cultural adaptation of the PSS was also evaluated with satisfactory results.

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The perceived stress scale: Reliability and validity study in the Czech Republic

Ceskoslovenska psychologie ◽

10.51561/cspsych.65.1.46 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 65 (1) ◽

pp. 46-59

Author(s):

Nikol Figalová ◽

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Miroslav Charvát

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Adult Population ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

General Adult Population

Objectives. The aim of this study was to create a Czech translation of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), to assess its psychometric properties on a representative sample of the Czech general adult population, and to compare the original 14-item version (PSS-14) with the shortened 10-item (PSS-10) and four-item (PSS-4) versions. Sample and setting. Two pilot studies were conducted to create the final Czech translation of the scale (n = 365 and n = 420). The final version of the Czech PSS was administered to a sample of the Czech general adult population (n = 1725 of whom 981 were women, M = 44.32, SD = 12.8). The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) or the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) were administered alongside the PSS to a part of the sample. A retest measurement after 14 days was conducted (n = 159). Statistical analysis. Using the confirmatory factor analysis, the one-factor, two-factor and bifactor models were compared. The internal consistency, stability in time, and convergent validity of the scale, as well as the known-group differences, were assessed. The three versions of the PSS were compared. Results. The confirmatory factor analysis supported the bifactor model of the PSS-14 and PSS-10, and the two-factor model of the PSS-4. All versions of the scale showed good internal consistency and stability in time. There was a moderate to strong positive correlation between the PSS and the BDI-II and STAI. Differences based on age, sex, education level, and situational factors were found. Overall, the PSS-10 showed the best psychometric properties of all three versions of the scale. Study limitation. The sample consisted mostly of highly educated respondents.

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The Factor Structure of the 4-Item Perceived Stress Scale in English Adolescents

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000562 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 36 (5) ◽

pp. 913-917

Author(s):

Ola Demkowicz ◽

Margarita Panayiotou ◽

Emma Ashworth ◽

Neil Humphrey ◽

Jessica Deighton

Keyword(s):

Factor Structure ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Large Sample ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Method Effects ◽

Unidimensional Structure

Abstract. This study investigated the factor structure, internal consistency, and known-groups validity of the 4-item Perceived Stress Scale in a large sample of 29,388 English adolescents. Results indicated that the original unidimensional structure was not viable and instead provided support for a two-factor structure. Examination of a bifactor-( S − 1) model indicated that this multidimensionality can be attributed to reverse-worded items; however, beyond method effects, these factors appear to capture distinct, though inter-related, constructs. As this multidimensional structure relies on 2-item factors, we advise use of longer versions of this measure where possible.

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Psychometric properties and correlates of Chinese version of Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS-10) in people with common mental disorders with different employment Statuses

Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1177/15691861211032318 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 156918612110323

Author(s):

Sam Shih ◽

Ashley Chan ◽

Eva Yeung ◽

Amily Tsang ◽

Rose Chiu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Disorders ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Common Mental Disorders ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Stress Scale

Background/objectives Several studies have indicated that stress is associated with common mental disorders, and work stress trebles the risk of developing them. However, a validated assessment tool for measuring and establishing psychological stress correlates in this group of clients remains unavailable. The objectives of the present study were to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (CPSS-10) on people with common mental disorders with different employment statuses and explore its correlates. Methods Two hundred and fifty-two participants with common mental disorders were recruited. The data were analysed through exploratory factor and confirmatory analyses to investigate construct validity. The convergent and discriminant validities were examined based on their correlation with other measures, while the internal consistency was estimated using Cronbach’s α coefficient. A t-test was used to detect differences between groups. The CPSS-10 correlates were explored using multiple linear regression analysis. Results Principal component analysis with varimax rotation yielded two factors, which accounted for 63.82% of the total variance, while confirmatory factor analysis confirmed its factor structure. The CPSS-10 had a positively moderate to strong correlation with other measures, thereby indicating its acceptable convergent and discriminant validities. The internal consistency ranged from acceptable to good for the two subscales and ten overall items, while the item-total correlation was adequate except for the seventh item. There were no group differences in gender nor employment status. Finally, the CPSS-10 predictors were studied. Conclusion The CPSS-10 is a reliable and valid instrument for people with common mental disorders with different employment statuses.

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The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS): Normative Data and Factor Structure for a Large-Scale Sample in Mexico

The Spanish Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1017/sjp.2013.35 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Mónica Teresa González-Ramírez ◽

María Noel Rodríguez-Ayán ◽

René Landero Hernández

Keyword(s):

Standard Deviation ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Normative Data ◽

Large Scale ◽

Age Groups ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Large Samples ◽

Adequate Reliability

AbstractOne of the most widely used scales for the evaluation of stress is the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and it has been adapted into different languages. However, few studies have presented normative data from large samples, and there do not appear to be any studies of the PSS that provide normative data based on large samples for Mexico. Thus, the goal of this study was to provide normative data regarding gender and different age groups for a sample of 1990 Mexican subjects to validate the factor structure of the construct for this sample. The analysis of the 10- and 14-item versions of the PSS revealed that the scale had adequate reliability and that the factor structure was consistent with previous studies. With respect to the normative data, the means of the different groups ranged from 20.93 to 25.63 for the PSS14 and from 14.52 to 17.73 for the PSS10. We propose that scores within one standard deviation of these means be used as reference values for each group.

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Perceived Stress Scale-10--German Version

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t79949-000 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Eva Elisa Schneider ◽

Sandra Schönfelder ◽

Mila Domke-Wolf ◽

Michèle Wessa

Keyword(s):

Perceived Stress ◽

German Version ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Stress Scale

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The Nursing Stress Scale-Spanish Version: An Update to Its Psychometric Properties and Validation of a Short-form Version in Acute Care Hospital Settings

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17228456 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (22) ◽

pp. 8456

Author(s):

Ana María Porcel-Gálvez ◽

Sergio Barrientos-Trigo ◽

Sara Bermúdez-García ◽

Elena Fernández-García ◽

Mercedes Bueno-Ferrán ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Registered Nurses ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Short Form ◽

Licensed Practical Nurses ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Nursing Stress ◽

Practical Nurses ◽

Good Internal Consistency

Stressful working conditions are correlated with a negative impact on the well-being of nurses, job satisfaction, quality of patient care and the health of the staff. The Nursing Stress Scale (NSS) has been shown to be a valid and reliable instrument to assess occupational stressors among nurses. This study updates the psychometric properties of the “NSS-Spanish version” and validates a short-form version. A cross-sectional design was carried out for this study. A reliability analysis and a confirmatory factor analysis and an exploratory factor analysis were undertaken. Items were systematically identified for reduction using statistical and theoretical analysis. Correlation testing and criterion validity confirmed scale equivalence. A total of 2195 Registered Nurses and 1914 Licensed Practical Nurses were enrolled. The original 34-item scale obtained a good internal consistency but an unsatisfactory confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis. The short-form Nursing Stress Scale (11-items) obtained a good internal consistency for Registered Nurses (α = 0.83) and for Licensed Practical Nurses (α = 0.79). Both Nursing Stress Scales obtained a strong correlation for Registered Nurses (rho = 0.904) and for Licensed Practical Nurses (rho = 0.888). The 11-item version of the Nursing Stress Scale is a valid and reliable scale to assess stress perception among Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. Its short-form nature improves the psychometric properties and the feasibility of the tool.

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Development of a Scale to Assess Physician Advance Care Planning Self-Efficacy

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine® ◽

10.1177/1049909115625612 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 34 (5) ◽

pp. 435-441 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Kristin R. Baughman ◽

Ruth Ludwick ◽

Rebecca Fischbein ◽

Kenelm McCormick ◽

James Meeker ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Advance Care Planning ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Strong Predictor ◽

Initial Assessment ◽

Care Planning ◽

Good Internal Consistency ◽

Advance Care

Background: Although patients prefer that physicians initiate advance care planning (ACP) conversations, few physicians regularly do so. Physicians may be reluctant to initiate ACP conversations because they lack self-efficacy in their skills. Yet, no validated scale on self-efficacy for ACP exists. Our objective was to develop a scale that measures physicians’ ACP self-efficacy (ACP-SE) and to investigate the validity of the tool. Methods: Electronic questionnaires were administered to a random sample of family medicine physicians (n = 188). Exploratory factor analysis was performed to determine whether the scale was multidimensional. An initial assessment of the scale’s validity was also conducted. Results: The exploratory factor analysis indicated that a single factor was appropriate using all 17 items. A single, unidimensional scale was created by averaging the 17 items, yielding good internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.95). The average scale score was 3.94 (standard deviation = 0.71) on a scale from 1 to 5. The scale was moderately correlated with a global single-item measure of self-efficacy for ACP ( r = .79, P < .001), and the scale differentiated between physician groups based on how much ACP they were doing, how recently they had an ACP conversation, formal training on ACP, and knowledge of ACP. In a multivariate analysis, the ACP-SE scale was a strong predictor of the percentage of patients with chronic life-limiting diseases with whom the physician discussed ACP. Conclusion: The final ACP-SE scale included 17 items and demonstrated high internal consistency.

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