Analysis of the psychometric properties of the Nursing Stress Scale (NSS) in a Spanish sample

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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Psychometric Properties of the Extended Nursing Stress Scale: Measuring Stress in Workplace

Journal of Nursing Measurement ◽

10.1891/1061-3749.25.1.31 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 31E-45E

Author(s):

Muder Alkrisat ◽

Manal Alatrash

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Response Rate ◽

Workplace Stress ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Working Adults ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Nursing Stress ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Background: Despite its popularity, the psychometric properties of the Extended Nursing Stress Scale (ENSS) in working adults are yet to be evaluated in different settings. Methods: This study examined the ENSS in acute care settings among licensed nurses through a questionnaire survey. The sample responses were examined using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: A response rate of 37% was achieved; 199 licensed nurses completed the questionnaire. Workplace stress was found to have factorial structures similar to those in the previous studies that had different samples. In this sample, all subfactors had satisfactory coefficients ranged between .58 and .89. The goodness of fit indices met the usual criteria. The reliability ranged between .64 and .95. Conclusions: The ENSS showed a stable structure with reasonable internal consistency and construct validity.

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Psychometric Properties of the Extended Nursing Stress Scale: Measuring Stress in Workplace

Journal of Nursing Measurement ◽

10.1891/1061-3749.25.1.e31 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 31-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Muder Alkrisat ◽

Manal Alatrash

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Nursing Stress

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Air Travel Stress Scale: Psychometric Properties and Personality Correlates

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e315052004-001 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Jonathan B. Bricker ◽

Irwin G. Sarason

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Air Travel ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Personality Correlates

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Corrigendum to Psychometric properties of the Croatian Version of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 and Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale-29 in Multiple Sclerosis Patients volume [Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 50 (2021) 102850]

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders ◽

10.1016/j.msard.2021.102873 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 102873

Author(s):

Maja Rogić Vidaković ◽

Nataša Šimić ◽

Ana Poljičanin ◽

Matilda Nikolić Ivanišević ◽

Ana Jerković ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Impact Scale ◽

Multiple Sclerosis Patients

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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 ◽

...

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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