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Developing and validating a stress appraisal measure for minority adolescents
Anthony A Rowley1, Scott C Roesch, Bradford J Jurica
1Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-4611, USA.
Journal of Adolescence
|July 19, 2005
Summary
This study introduces a new measure for adolescent stress appraisal, identifying three key dimensions: Threat, Challenge, and Resources. Findings suggest adolescent stress appraisal is less complex than in adults.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
- Stress and Coping Research
Background:
- Existing measures for stress appraisal are primarily for adults.
- There is a lack of validated instruments for assessing cognitive stress appraisal in adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the factorial validity and dimensionality of a dispositional measure of stress appraisal in adolescents.
- To adapt and validate a stress appraisal measure for a younger demographic.
Main Methods:
- Utilized exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses.
- Employed a multiethnic adolescent sample.
Main Results:
- A three-factor model of stress appraisal was identified in adolescents.
- The factors were categorized as Threat, Challenge (primary appraisal), and Resources (secondary appraisal).
- This model differs from the more complex four- and six-factor models observed in adult samples.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent cognitive appraisal of stress appears less complex than in adults.
- Dispositional stress appraisal measures are suitable and relevant for adolescent populations.
- These findings support the integration of dispositional measures into adolescent stress and coping research.