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Measuring generalized expectancies for negative mood regulation: initial scale development and implications.

S J Catanzaro, J Mearns

    Journal of Personality Assessment
    |January 1, 1990
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    This study introduces a new scale to measure generalized expectancies for negative mood regulation (NMR), finding it reliable and valid. Higher scores on the NMR scale correlate with fewer depressive symptoms.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Affective Science

    Background:

    • Negative mood regulation is crucial for psychological well-being.
    • Existing measures may not fully capture generalized expectancies for mood regulation.
    • Understanding these expectancies can inform therapeutic interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a scale measuring generalized expectancies for negative mood regulation (NMR).
    • To assess the reliability, validity, and predictive utility of the NMR scale.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a 30-item NMR scale from an initial pool of 50 items.
    • Data collected from five samples of college undergraduates (N = 1,630).
    • Analyses included internal consistency, discriminant validity, temporal stability, and correlations with other constructs.

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    Main Results:

    • The 30-item NMR scale demonstrated good internal consistency and temporal stability.
    • Discriminant validity from social desirability was established.
    • NMR scale scores were modestly correlated with internal-external control and inversely related to depression symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed NMR scale is a reliable and valid measure of expectancies for alleviating negative moods.
    • These expectancies may play a significant role in the coping process.
    • Future research should explore the mood regulation process and its implications for mental health.