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A semantic differential mood scale.

M Lorr1, R A Wunderlich

  • 1Catholic University of America.

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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This study developed new adjective scales to measure five key mood states in adolescents. The scales effectively capture both positive and negative affect, offering a more efficient assessment of emotional well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Affective Science
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Assessing mood states is crucial for understanding adolescent emotional well-being.
  • Existing mood assessment tools can be lengthy and may not capture the full spectrum of affect.
  • Developing efficient and reliable measures for positive and negative affect is an ongoing challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To construct and validate a set of bipolar semantic differential adjective scales.
  • To assess five distinct mood states in high school boys.
  • To develop a response format that controls for response bias and reduces item count.

Main Methods:

  • Development of bipolar semantic differential adjective scales.
  • Utilized a seven-item, five-point scale format for each hypothesized mood state.

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  • Conducted two studies with a sample of 210 high school boys.

    • Main Results:

    • Confirmed the presence of five stable mood factors: Cheerful-Depressed, Energetic-Tired, Good natured-Grouchy, Confident-Unsure, and Relaxed-Anxious.
    • The chosen response format effectively controlled for response bias.
    • The new scales demonstrated efficiency by reducing the number of items by half compared to traditional methods.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed bipolar adjective scales provide a valid and efficient method for assessing five key mood states in adolescents.
    • The scales successfully measure both positive and negative affect, contributing to a nuanced understanding of emotional experiences.
    • Findings support the utility of these scales for research and clinical applications in adolescent psychology.