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Construct validity for self-acceptance and fear of negative evaluation
Psychological Reports
|January 11, 2002
Summary
Higher self-acceptance correlates with lower fear of negative evaluation in students. This finding supports the validity of both psychological scales used in the study.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Personality Psychology
Background:
- Fear of negative evaluation (FNE) is a key aspect of social anxiety.
- Self-acceptance is a crucial component of psychological well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between self-acceptance and fear of negative evaluation.
- To provide evidence for the construct validity of the Self-acceptance Scale and the Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale.
Main Methods:
- A correlational study was conducted with 55 undergraduate students (13 men, 42 women).
- Participants completed the Self-acceptance Scale and the Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale.
Main Results:
- A significant inverse correlation was found between scores on the Self-acceptance Scale and the Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale (r = [correlation coefficient], p < [p-value]).
- This indicates that individuals with higher self-acceptance tend to report lower levels of fear of negative evaluation.
Conclusions:
- The findings support the construct validity of both the Self-acceptance Scale and the Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale.
- Higher levels of self-acceptance are associated with reduced fear of negative evaluation, suggesting a protective factor against social anxiety.
- These results have implications for therapeutic interventions aimed at improving self-esteem and reducing social anxiety.