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Development and validation of a concise emotional inventory.

Clifford K Madsen1, Charles H Madsen, Robert K Madsen

  • 1The Florida State University, USA.

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This study developed a concise emotional inventory for young adults to assess emotional states across life areas. The scale shows reliability for identifying positive or negative ideations in college students.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Emotional Assessment
  • Scale Development

Background:

  • Limited research exists on emotional differences in young music student populations.
  • Assessing emotional states in young adults requires validated, concise tools.
  • Music therapists need reliable instruments for client assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a concise emotional inventory for young adults.
  • To adapt and validate the scale for college-aged students.
  • To explore the potential utility of the scale for music therapists.

Main Methods:

  • Initial development and validation of a concise emotional inventory.
  • Adaptation of experimental procedures by Nowicki (2000).
  • Reliability testing across diverse college populations and geographical areas.

Main Results:

  • The developed scale is a concise and expedient device for assessing emotional states.
  • Reliability measures demonstrate ease of administration and identification of ideation triggers.
  • The scale can identify potential areas, situations, or persons eliciting positive or negative ideations.

Conclusions:

  • The concise emotional inventory is a reliable tool for assessing young adults' emotional states.
  • The scale shows promise for use by music therapists in client assessments.
  • Further validation is needed for normative data, but the scale is effective for individual assessment.