Neuroticism and Negative Affect Measures as Predictors of Psychological Distress

1994 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 305-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim McLennan ◽  
Janice I. Buchanan ◽  
Glen W. Bates
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Independent Predictor ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Significant Independent Predictor ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Academic Year

In a year-long study, 106 students (78 women and 28 men, mean age 29 yr.) completed both a self-report Neuroticism and Extroversion inventory and a self-report positive and negative affect checklist at the beginning of an academic year. At the end of the academic year, prior to final examinations, they completed a self-rating scale for depression. The Neuroticism score was the only significant independent predictor of students' end-of-year levels of psychological distress.

Development of a Japanese Version of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule for Children

2006 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 535-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katsuyuki Yamasaki ◽  
Risa Katsuma ◽  
Akiko Sakai
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Promax Rotation

In this paper, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule for Children originally developed in 1999 by Laurent, et al. was adapted for use in Japan. In Study 1, a total of 763 children in Grades 4 to 6 completed this Schedule, and 103 of them completed it again about three months later. Principal factor analysis with promax rotation identified two factors, positive and negative affect, in the Japanese version, whose alphas (over .80) and test-retest correlations (over .50) were sufficient to indicate internal consistency and stability over time. In Study 2, a total of 328 children completed the Japanese version, the Depression Self-rating Scale for Children, and the Trait Form of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children. Intercorrelations showed convergent and discriminant validity using these self-report measures of depression and anxiety. Overall these data support the reliability and validity of this Japanese version.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Kessler Distress Scale (K10): an application of the rating scale model

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Evandro Morais Peixoto ◽  
Daniela Sacramento Zanini ◽  
Josemberg Moura de Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Clinical Population ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Distress Scale ◽  
Rating Scale Model

Abstract Background The Kessler Distress Scale (K10) is a self-report scale for the assessment of non-specific psychological distress in the general and clinical population. Because of its ease of application and good psychometric properties, the K10 has been adapted to several cultures. The present study seeks to adapt the K10 to Brazilian Portuguese and estimate its validity evidence and reliability. Methods A total of 1914 individuals from the general population participated in the study (age = 34.88, SD = 13.61, 77.7% female). The adjustment indices were compared among three different measurement models proposed for the K10 through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The items’ properties were analyzed by Andrich’s Rating Scale Model (RSM). Furthermore, evidence based on relations to other variables (depression, stress, anxiety, positive and negative affects, and satisfaction with life) was estimated. Results CFA indicated the adequacy of the bifactor model (CFI= 0.985; TLI= 0.973; SMR= 0.019; RMSEA= 0.050), composed of two specific factors (depression and anxiety) and one general factor (psychological distress), corresponding to the theoretical hypothesis. Additionally, it was observed multiple-group invariance by gender and age range. The RSM provided an understanding of the organization of the continuum represented by the psychological distress construct (items difficulty), which varied from −0.89 to 1.00; good adjustment indexes; infit between 0.67 and 1.32; outfit between 0.68 and 1.34; and desirable reliability, α= 0.87. Lastly, theoretically coherent associations with the external variables were observed. Conclusions It is concluded that the Brazilian version of the K10 is a suitable measure of psychological distress for the Brazilian population.

Relations among Positive Affect, Negative Affect, and Somatic Symptoms in a Medically Ill Patient Sample

2000 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven A. Kvaal ◽  
Shobhana Patodia
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Somatic Complaints ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Medical Patients ◽  
Medically Ill ◽  
Different Populations

The Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS), a brief measure of Positive and Negative Affect, may be useful in assessing mood of medical patients because it does not include somatic items frequently confounded with medical conditions. In previous research Positive and Negative Affect have been independent and uncorrelated, and Negative Affect but not Positive Affect has been positively correlated with somatic symptoms. However, relationships between variables may vary in different populations, and there is relatively little information on Positive and Negative Affect in medical patients. In the current study, the PANAS was used to assess the relationships among Positive Affect, Negative Affect, and somatic symptoms and pain in a medically ill hospital population. Positive and Negative Affect scores were positively correlated and for patients reporting pain, Positive Affect scores were positively correlated with pain intensity. Results from this and other studies indicate that Positive and Negative Affect are independent but in some populations may be correlated; positive affects such as hopefulness may co-occur with both somatic complaints and psychological distress.

Affective Outcomes in Competitive Youth Sport: The Influence of Intrapersonal and Socialization Factors

1988 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 307-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Brustad
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Motivational Orientation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Affective Outcomes ◽  
Parental Pressure ◽  
Competence Motivation

This study was designed to examine potential correlates of positive and negative affect experienced by young athletes during a competitive sport season. An index of both positive affect, season-long enjoyment, and negative affect, competitive trait anxiety (CTA) were included. The study was grounded within Harter's (1978, 1981a) theory of competence motivation. Male and female participants (N=207) in an agency-sponsored youth basketball league completed self-report measures of self-esteem, perceived basketball competence, intrinsic/extrinsic motivational orientation, perceived parental pressure, and frequency of performance and evaluative worries. Team win/loss records and estimates of each player's ability were obtained from the coaches. Multiple regression analyses revealed that for both boys and girls, greater enjoyment was predicted by high intrinsic motivation and low perceived parental pressure. High CTA was predicted for both boys and girls by low self-esteem. These findings are consistent with predictions stemming from competence motivation theory.

Outcome in depression (I): why symptomatic remission is not good enough

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Koen Demyttenaere ◽  
Glenn Kiekens ◽  
Ronny Bruffaerts ◽  
Philippe Mortier ◽  
Philip Gorwood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Antidepressant Treatment ◽  
Patient Treatment ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Hedonic Tone ◽  
Overall Functioning

Abstract Background. The Leuven Affect and Pleasure Scale (LAPS) is a depression outcome measure aiming to better reflect patient treatment expectations. We investigated the evolution of the LAPS and some comparator scales during antidepressant treatment and compared scores of remitters with scores of healthy controls. Methods. A total of 109 outpatients with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) major depressive disorder were assessed over 8 weeks of antidepressant treatment. At baseline and after 2, 4, and 8 weeks, the LAPS as well as the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD), the Snaith–Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS), the Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS), and the Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) were administered. Healthy controls consisted of 38 Italian adults and 111 Belgian students. Results. Correlations between baseline positive and negative affect were only moderate (R between −0.20 and −0.41). LAPS positive affect and hedonic tone showed higher correlations with LAPS cognitive functioning, overall functioning, meaningfulness of life, and happiness than HAMD scores or PANAS negative affect. HAMD remission was associated with normal levels of LAPS negative affect but with significantly lower levels of LAPS positive affect, hedonic tone, cognitive functioning, overall functioning, meaningfulness of life, and happiness. The scores on the latter subscales only reached healthy control scores when the HAMD approached a score of 0 or 1. Conclusions. The standard definition of remission (HAMD cutoff of 7) is probably adequate for remitting negative mood, but not good enough for recovering positive mood, hedonic tone, functioning, or meaningfulness of life.

Edwards Inventory of Emotions: Assessing Emotions in Athletes and Nonathletes

1995 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 444-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven W. Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Specific Factor ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Independent College ◽  
College Age ◽  
Point Rating Scale ◽  
Affect Factor

A self-report inventory was created on which respondents indicated the frequency of occurrence of 40 basic emotions using a 5-point rating scale. The inventory was administered to two matched, independent college-age samples ( ns = 562 and 414) and the factorial validity was tested. Factor 1 was a general factor reflecting over-all Positive Affect. Factor 2 was a more specific factor reflecting Profound Negative Affect. Factor 3 was also a specific factor reflecting Moderate Negative Affect. Subsequent analyses gave significantly greater scores for athletes over nonathletes and men over women on the Profound Negative Affect subscale. Women had significantly higher Positive Affect scores. It was concluded that the questionnaire had sufficient technical merit for use in research.

Bullying in adolescence: Psychiatric problems in victims and bullies as measured by the Youth Self Report (YSR) and the Depression Self-Rating Scale (DSRS)

2005 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
pp. 365-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tord Ivarsson ◽  
Anders G. Broberg ◽  
Tomas Arvidsson ◽  
Christopher Gillberg
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Youth Self Report ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Psychiatric Problems

scholarly journals Autoestima, autocompasión y afecto positivo y negativo en víctimas y agresores de bullying: Estudio comparativo con medidas autoinformadas e informadas por pares

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Juan Múzquiz ◽  
Ana María Perez-García ◽  
José Bermúdez
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Other ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Bully Victims ◽  
Peer Report

Self-esteem, self-compassion and positive and negative affect in victims and bullies: A comparative study with self-report and peer-report measuresAbstract: Bullying is a prevalent problem with numerous negative consequences in psychological adjustment, especially for victims. However, most research on the topic is based on self-report measures subject to several biases and other limitations. The present study assessed self-esteem, positive and negative affect and self-compassion in 649 adolescents classified into victims, bullies, bully-victims and not involved students through peer- and self-report measures. Results showed that considering oneself a bully or a victim was associated with the psychological outcomes, being so in peer-report measures. Also, in selfreport measures, not involved participants showed higher levels of self-compassion than the other groups. The present research highlights the importance of including self-report and peer-report measures of bullying when studying the psychological adjustment of victims and bullies.Keywords: Self-compassion; bullying; self-esteem; adolescence; affect; self-report; peer-report.Resumen: El bullying es un problema altamente prevalente con numerosas consecuencias negativas sobre el ajuste psicológico, especialmente para las víctimas. Sin embargo, la mayoría de las investigaciones están basadas en autoinformes que están sujetos a diversos sesgos. La presente investigación evaluó la autoestima, el afecto positivo y negativo y la autocompasión de 649 adolescentes clasificados como víctimas, agresores, agresores-víctimas o no implicados utilizando medidas auto- y heteroinformadas por los compañeros. Los resultados mostraron que autorreconocerse como agresor o víctima guardó una asociación con las medidas de ajuste analizadas, más allá de serlo en las medidas heteroinformadas. En las medidas autoinformadas los participantes no implicados mostraron mayores niveles de autocompasión que los otros grupos. Se resalta la importancia de utilizar de manera conjunta medidas autoinformadas y heteroinformadas para estudiar variables relacionadas con el ajuste psicológico de víctimas y agresores.Palabras clave: Autocompasión; bullying; autoestima; adolescencia; afecto; autoinforme; informe de pares.

scholarly journals Affective rating of audio and video clips using the EmojiGrid

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 970
Author(s):  
Alexander Toet ◽  
Jan B. F. van Erp
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Sensory Stimuli ◽  
Semantic Categories ◽  
Video Clips ◽  
Affective Rating ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Valence And Arousal

Background: In this study we measured the affective appraisal of sounds and video clips using a newly developed graphical self-report tool: the EmojiGrid. The EmojiGrid is a square grid, labeled with emoji that express different degrees of valence and arousal. Users rate the valence and arousal of a given stimulus by simply clicking on the grid. Methods: In Experiment I, observers (N=150, 74 males, mean age=25.2±3.5) used the EmojiGrid to rate their affective appraisal of 77 validated sound clips from nine different semantic categories, covering a large area of the affective space. In Experiment II, observers (N=60, 32 males, mean age=24.5±3.3) used the EmojiGrid to rate their affective appraisal of 50 validated film fragments varying in positive and negative affect (20 positive, 20 negative, 10 neutral). Results: The results of this study show that for both sound and video, the agreement between the mean ratings obtained with the EmojiGrid and those obtained with an alternative and validated affective rating tool in previous studies in the literature, is excellent for valence and good for arousal. Our results also show the typical universal U-shaped relation between mean valence and arousal that is commonly observed for affective sensory stimuli, both for sound and video. Conclusions: We conclude that the EmojiGrid can be used as an affective self-report tool for the assessment of sound and video-evoked emotions.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Resilience Training on Positive and Negative Affect and Reduction of Psychological Distress in Mothers of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-449
Author(s):  
Seyed Mahmoud Tabatabaei ◽  
◽  
Gholamreza Chalabainloo ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Resiliency Training ◽  
Resilience Training

Background and Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of resiliency training on positive and negative affect and reduce the psychological distress in mothers of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methods & Materials: The research method was semi-experimental with and pre-test, post-test design with the control group. The statistical population of this study included all mothers of children with ADHD in Tabriz in 2020, among which 30 were selected by convenience sampling method, were randomly assigned to experimental, and control groups. The research tools included the Positive and Negative Affect Scale and Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Questionnaires. Ethical Considerations: The Ethics Committee of the Islamic Azad University of Tabriz Branch approved this study (Code: IR.IAU.TABRIZ.REC.1398.062). Results: The results of 9 sessions with 90 minutes of group resilience training (taken from Henderson & Milstein, 2003) showed that resiliency training leads to an increase in positive affect and a decrease in negative affect, as well as a decrease in psychological distress in mothers of children with ADHD. Conclusion: These results suggest that resiliency education can be effective as an educational-therapeutic approach to increase positive emotions and decrease negative emotions and mental disorders in mothers of children with childhood disorders.

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