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[Development and validation of the Subclinical Stress Symptom Questionnaire SSQ-25]
E Helms1, E Wetzel2, R Weierstall2,3
1Fachbereich Psychologie, Klinische Psychologie und Klinische Neuropsychologie, Universität Konstanz, Postfach 905, 78457, Konstanz, Deutschland. elisa.helms@uni-konstanz.de.
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|July 27, 2016
Summary
The Subclinical Stress Symptom Questionnaire (SSQ-25) is a new, reliable tool for assessing subclinical stress symptoms. It effectively differentiates psychological and physiological stress, aiding in understanding mental health trajectories.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Stress symptoms are prevalent in the general population and early stages of mental disorders.
- A validated instrument for studying subclinical stress symptoms was lacking.
- The Subclinical Stress Symptom Questionnaire (SSQ-25) was developed to address this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Subclinical Stress Symptom Questionnaire (SSQ-25).
- To assess subclinical stress symptoms and their relevance in psychopathological trajectories.
- To provide a systematic tool for studying stress in subclinical populations.
Main Methods:
- Three online studies involving 1174 subjects.
- Item selection, reliability analysis, and exploratory factor analysis for questionnaire development.
- Confirmatory factor analysis for validation and differentiation from clinical measures (BAI, BDI, PDS).
Main Results:
- A two-factor model (psychological and physiological stress symptoms) was confirmed.
- High reliability was demonstrated with Cronbach's alpha of 0.95.
- The subclinical nature of the SSQ-25 was validated against established clinical measures.
Conclusions:
- The SSQ-25 is a comprehensive, reliable, and valid instrument.
- It enables accurate assessment and differentiation of subclinical stress symptoms.
- The questionnaire supports research into the etiology and pathogenesis of mental health conditions.
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