Evidence for a positive relationship between perceived stress and belief in conspiracy theories

Perceived stress has previously been implicated in the belief of conspiracies, with some authors suggesting that stress can precipitate increased belief in conspiracy theories. This preregistered survey study aimed to replicate findings by Swami et al. (2016) showing a positive correlation between belief in conspiracy theories and perceived stress. 372 Australian and New Zealand residents participated. Beliefs in conspiracy theories were measured using 11 items drawn mainly from existing scales (α = .87). Perceived stress was measured using the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS; α = .91). The average level of endorsement of conspiracy theories was relatively low (M = 1.89 on a Likert scale from 1 to 5; SD = 0.72). Supporting our hypothesis, we found a significant and positive correlation between perceived stress and belief in conspiracy theories, r(370) = .20, p = .001, 95% CI [.096, .292]. Future work could investigate the causal mechanism producing this association.

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Correlation between Dental Environment and Perceived Stress Scale among Dental Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

Kesmas National Public Health Journal ◽

10.21109/kesmas.v16i3.4653 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Tri Erri Astoeti ◽

Howis Josephine ◽

Armelia Sari Widyarman ◽

Widijanto Sudhana

Keyword(s):

Perceived Stress ◽

Dental Students ◽

Dental School ◽

Dental Student ◽

P Value ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

School Work ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Dental Environment

Academic stressors in a medical educational environment are related to two factors. This study was carried out in order to analyze the correlation between the dental environment and perceived stress among dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The respondents were 422 undergraduate dental students and the validated Modified Dental Environmental Stress (DES) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaires were used. Furthermore, the Spearman correlation analysis was used to measure the correlation between DES and PSS score. The result showed that five dental stressors were noted to have the strongest correlations with PSS (p-value >0.40). They include expectation towards dental school (p-value = 0.431), lack of confidence to be a successful dentist (p-value = 0.424), lack of confidence to become a successful dental student (p-value = 0.408), dental school regulations (p-value = 0.401) and criticism of school work (p-value = 0.400). In addition, all six DES categories showed a positive correlation with the PSS. Therefore, the dental students collectively displayed moderate perceived stress scores. The overall discoveries from this study showed a positive correlation between the DES and PSS among dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Estresse e depressão em docentes de uma instituição pública de ensino

Enfermería Global ◽

10.6018/eglobal.19.1.383201 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 209-242

Author(s):

Louise Tatiana Mendes Rodrigues ◽

Eliana Campêlo Lago ◽

Camila Aparecida Pinheiro Landim Almeida ◽

Ivonizete Pires Ribeiro ◽

Gerardo Vasconcelos Mesquita

Keyword(s):

Perceived Stress ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Educational Institution ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Light Levels ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Las Mujeres ◽

Moderate Positive Correlation

Objetivos: Analizar la presencia de estrés y signos indicativos de depresión en docentes de una institución pública de enseñanza.Material y Métodos: Estudio analítico, realizado con 163 docentes de una institución pública de enseñanza. Se aplicó Escala de estrés percibido-EEP e inventario de depresión de Beck-IDB.Resultados: De los 163 participantes, 108 (66,3%) eran del género masculino, 64 (39,3%) con rango de edad de 30 a 39 años, 79 (48,5%) tenían una renta salarial de más de 15 salarios (en el caso de las mujeres). La mayoría presentó título de maestro, 84 (51,5%). Se identificaron niveles mínimos de estrés en hombres, 73 (67,0%) y 34 (63,0%) en mujeres. 87 (79,8%) mujeres y 35 (64,8%) hombres presentaron un nivel de depresión mínima. Hubo diferencias significativas en los escores de estrés y depresión entre los sexos. Se observó una correlación positiva moderada entre las escalas.Conclusión: Los docentes con niveles mínimo y leve están sujetos a presentar estrés y depresión, mereciendo atención por parte de las instituciones. Objectives: To analyze the presence of stress and signs indicative of depression in teachers of a public educational institution.Materials and Methods: An analytical study was conducted with 163 teachers from a public educational institution. The Perceived Stress Scale-EEP and Beck-IDB Depression Inventory were applied.Results: Of the 163 participants, 108 (66.3%) were males, 64 (39.3%) were between 30 and 39 years of age, 79 (48.5%) had a wage income of more than 15 wages minimum, 80 (49.1%) reported brown color. The majority had a master's degree, 84 (51.5%). Minimal levels of stress were identified in men, 73 (67.0%) and 34 (63.0%) in women. 87 (79.8%) women and 35 (64.8%) men had minimal depression. There was a significant difference in the stress and depression scores between the sexes. There was a moderate positive correlation between the scales.Conclusion: Teachers with minimal and light levels are subject to stress and depression, deserving attention from the institutions. Objetivos: Analisar a presença de estresse e sinais indicativos de depressão em docentes de uma instituição pública de ensino. Material e Métodos: Estudo analítico, realizado com 163 docentes de uma instituição pública de ensino. Aplicou-se Escala de Estresse Percebido-EEP e Inventário de Depressão de Beck-IDB. Resultados: Dos 163 participantes, 108 (66,3%) eram do gênero masculino, 64 (39,3%) com faixa etária de 30 a 39 anos, 79 (48,5%) tinham uma renda salarial de mais de 15 salários mínimos, 80 (49,1%) referiram cor parda. A maioria apresentou título de mestre, 84 (51,5%). Identificaram-se níveis mínimos de estresse em homens, 73 (67,0%) e 34 (63,0%) em mulheres. 87 (79,8%) mulheres e 35 (64,8%) homens apresentaram nível de depressão mínima. Houve diferença significativa nos escores de estresse e depressão entre os sexos. Observou-se uma correlação positiva moderada entre as escalas. Conclusão: Os docentes com níveis mínimo e leve estão sujeitos a apresentarem estresse e depressão, merecendo atenção por parte das instituições.

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Contrasting the Hassles Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale: Who's really measuring appraised stress?

American Psychologist ◽

10.1037/0003-066x.41.6.716 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 41 (6) ◽

pp. 716-718 ◽

Cited By ~ 90

Author(s):

Sheldon Cohen

Keyword(s):

Perceived Stress ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Stress Scale

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Supplemental Material for Applying Generalizability Theory to the Perceived Stress Scale to Evaluate Stable and Dynamic Aspects of Educators’ Stress

International Journal of Stress Management ◽

10.1037/str0000207.supp ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Perceived Stress ◽

Generalizability Theory ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Stress Scale

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Perceived Stress Scale—Chinese Version

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t00425-000 ◽

2010 ◽

Author(s):

Ruby Yu ◽

Suzanne C. Ho

Keyword(s):

Perceived Stress ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Stress Scale

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Perceived Stress Scale--People with Aphasia Version

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t75593-000 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Rebecca Hunting Pompon ◽

Dagmar Amtmann ◽

Charles Bombardier ◽

Diane Kendall

Keyword(s):

Perceived Stress ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Stress Scale

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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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Three Versions of the Perceived Stress Scale: Psychometric Evaluation in a Nationally Representative Sample of Chinese Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18168312 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (16) ◽

pp. 8312

Author(s):

Zhuang She ◽

Dan Li ◽

Wei Zhang ◽

Ningning Zhou ◽

Juzhe Xi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

General Population ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Representative Sample ◽

Online Survey ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Good Reliability ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Nationally Representative

(1) Background: The COVID-19 outbreak has created pressure in people’s daily lives, further threatening public health. Thus, it is important to assess people’s perception of stress during COVID-19 for both research and practical purposes. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is one of the most widely used instruments to measure perceived stress; however, previous validation studies focused on specific populations, possibly limiting the generalization of results. (2) Methods: This study tested the psychometric properties of three versions of the Chinese Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS-14, CPSS-10, and CPSS-4) in the Chinese general population during the COVID-19 pandemic. A commercial online survey was employed to construct a nationally representative sample of 1133 adults in Mainland China (548 males and 585 females) during a one-week period. (3) Results: The two-factor (positivity and negativity) solution for the three versions of the CPSS showed a good fit with the data. The CPSS-14 and CPSS-10 had very good reliability and the CPSS-4 showed acceptable reliability. Scores on all three versions of the CPSS were significantly correlated in the expected direction with health-related variables (e.g., depression, anxiety, and perceived COVID-19 risk), supporting the concurrent validity of the CPSS. (4) Conclusions: All three versions of the CPSS appear to be appropriate for use in research with samples of adults in the Chinese general population under the COVID-19 crisis. The CPSS-10 and CPSS-14 both have strong psychometric properties, but the CPSS-10 would have more utility because it is shorter than the CPSS-14. However, the CPSS-4 is an acceptable alternative when administration time is limited.

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AB0657 PERCEIVED STRESS AND FOOD INSECURITY IN PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN WITH RHEUMATIC DISEASES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.807 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. 1360.3-1361

Author(s):

L. G. Espinosa Banuelos ◽

P. R. Ancer Rodríguez ◽

M. G. Herrera López ◽

C. M. Skinner Taylor ◽

L. Pérez Barbosa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Food Security ◽

Food Insecurity ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Rheumatic Diseases ◽

Household Food Security ◽

Postpartum Women ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Household Food

Background:The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has directly impacted the psychological and physical health of individuals worldwide, as well as the global economy. Food insecurity rates have risen especially in vulnerable countries like Mexico. Furthermore, social isolation and economic uncertainty have multiplied depression and anxiety disorders. Pregnant and postpartum women are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity, increased stress, depression, and anxiety.Objectives:The aim of this study is to determine the perception of food insecurity (FI) and perceived stress in pregnant and postpartum women with rheumatic disease during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.Methods:An observational, cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted. Patients from to the pregnancy and rheumatic diseases clinic of the University Hospital “Dr. José E. González” in Northeast Mexico evaluated between August to October 2020 were included. The Spanish validated versions of the Household Food Security Access Scale (HFIAS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) were applied by telephonic interview. The WHO recommendations were employed to determine the appropriate intake for each food group in a week. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to determine normality of the data. The Spearman correlation coefficient and the Kruskal-Wallis test were used for statistical analysis.Results:A total of 29 women were included. Six (20.6%) women were found to have moderate or severe degrees of food insecurity. In addition, 12 (40.30%) perceived moderate and severe levels of stress in the PSS-10. No relationship was found between food insecurity and perceived stress (p= 0.059). The food groups that exceeded the recommended weekly frequency were oils and sugars exceeded 3.9 and 2.9 frequencies, respectively.Conclusion:We found that 20.6% women suffered household food insecurity and 40.3% suffered moderate and severe levels of stress. No relationship was found between food insecurity with the HIFAS scale and perceived stress measures with the PSS-10. We found that oils and sugars exceeded more by the double of the recommended frequency per week.References:[1]Pérez-Escamilla R, Cunningham K, Moran VH. COVID-19 and maternal and child food and nutrition insecurity: a complex syndemic. Matern Child Nutr. 2020;16(3):e13036. doi:10.1111/mcn.13036[2]Adams EL, Caccavale LJ, Smith D, Bean MK. Food Insecurity, the Home Food Environment, and Parent Feeding Practices in the Era of COVID-19. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2020;28(11):2056-2063. doi:10.1002/oby.22996Table 1.Socio-demographic characteristics and scale results.Age, years, mean (SD)27.5 (7.03)Diagnosis, n (%)RA16 (55.1)SLE7 (24.4)Others6 (20.6)Results per scalesHFIAS, n (%)No risk13 (44.8)Mild10 (34.4)Moderated3 (10.3)Severe3 (10.3)EPP-10, n (%)Mild17 (58.6)Moderated9 (31.0)Severe3 (10.3)SD: standard deviation, RA: Rheumatoid arthritis, SLE: Systemic lupus erythematosus, HFIAS: Household food security access component scale, EPP-10: Perceived stress scale 10 items.Disclosure of Interests:None declared.

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