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Development and Initial Validation of the Positive and Negative Co-Rumination Scale
Hongfei Yang1, Chenzhi Huang1, Carolyn Maccann2
1Department of Psychology and Behavioral Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Psychological Reports
|July 3, 2023
Summary
The Positive and Negative Co-Rumination Scale (PANCRS) effectively measures co-rumination. This scale differentiates between positive and negative co-rumination, showing distinct links to psychological adjustment in students.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Co-rumination, the process of discussing problems, can have both positive and negative impacts on psychological well-being.
- Existing measures may not adequately capture the nuanced, dual nature of co-rumination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Positive and Negative Co-Rumination Scale (PANCRS).
- To assess the psychometric properties and differential validity of the PANCRS in student populations.
Main Methods:
- Two studies involving 750 college students and 1035 school students were conducted.
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to validate the PANCRS structure.
- Correlation analyses examined the relationship between PANCRS subscales and psychological adjustment indicators.
Main Results:
- The PANCRS demonstrated a robust 9 first-order and 3 second-order factor structure.
- Positive co-rumination correlated positively with psychological adjustment and negatively with distress.
- Negative co-rumination correlated positively with distress and negatively with adjustment.
- Frequency of co-rumination showed mixed correlations with adjustment indicators.
- The scale exhibited satisfactory reliability and temporal stability.
Conclusions:
- The PANCRS is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring positive and negative co-rumination.
- The findings support the distinction between positive and negative co-rumination and their differential associations with psychological adjustment.
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