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Construct validity for self-acceptance and fear of negative evaluation.

M W Durm1, P E Glaze

  • 1Department of Behavioral Sciences, Athens State University, GA 35611, USA.

Psychological Reports
|January 11, 2002
PubMed
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.

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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.

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