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A new Perceived Scarcity Scale (PScS) measures socioeconomic status (SES) and predicts stress and health. This validated tool helps assess perceived scarcity for clinicians and researchers.

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  • Sociology
  • Public Health

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  • Socioeconomic status (SES) influences stress and health, but traditional indicators are limited.
  • Perceived scarcity offers a subjective SES measure for predicting stress and health outcomes.
  • A psychometrically sound scale for perceived scarcity was lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Perceived Scarcity Scale (PScS).
  • To assess the utility and scientific import of perceived scarcity as an SES indicator.
  • To provide a brief, validated measure for clinicians and researchers.

Main Methods:

  • Scale development involved four studies using traditional psychometric processes.
  • Studies 1 and 2 focused on scale development.
  • Studies 3 and 4 focused on initial validation.

Main Results:

  • The PScS demonstrated validity and supported the perceived scarcity model.
  • The scale predicted concurrent and longitudinal perceived stress.
  • PScS scores correlated with global health, quality of life, depression, and anxiety symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • The Perceived Scarcity Scale (PScS) is a valid and reliable measure.
  • PScS effectively predicts stress and various health outcomes.
  • This scale offers a valuable tool for assessing perceived scarcity in research and clinical settings.