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The trait anxiety-perception score: a composite predictor for state anxiety
1Department of Psychology, North Bay Psychiatric Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
|April 1, 1990
Summary
The new A-Trait-Perception (ATP) score effectively predicts state anxiety by combining trait anxiety and situation perception. This composite measure offers superior prediction compared to individual anxiety facets.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Anxiety Research
Background:
- State anxiety is influenced by trait anxiety and how individuals perceive situations.
- Existing measures often assess trait anxiety facets individually.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate the A-Trait-Perception (ATP) score as a composite predictor of state anxiety.
- To compare the predictive utility of the ATP score against individual trait anxiety facets.
Main Methods:
- Developed the ATP score by integrating trait anxiety and situation perception data from the Endler Multidimensional Anxiety Scales (EMAS).
- Utilized a multiplier reflecting sensitivity to situational elements in inducing state anxiety.
- Evaluated the ATP score's predictive power in two field studies.
Main Results:
- The ATP score demonstrated superior prediction of state anxiety compared to individual trait anxiety facets.
- This held true across different facets including social evaluation, physical danger, and ambiguous/daily routines.
Conclusions:
- The ATP score offers a more robust prediction of state anxiety than traditional measures.
- This composite approach enhances our understanding of anxiety prediction and its theoretical underpinnings.