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Development and validation of the Environmental Confinement Stressors Scale (ECSS-20).
J Francisco Santibáñez-Palma1, Rodrigo Ferrer-Urbina1, Geraldy Sepúlveda-Páez1
1Escuela de Psicología y Filosofía, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica, Chile.
Frontiers in Psychology
|July 30, 2024
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant stress. A new scale, the Environmental Stressors Scale (ECSS-20), effectively measures the impact of confinement on mental health.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic created a global health crisis impacting quality of life and mental well-being.
- Public health measures like social distancing and confinement led to increased anxiety, depression, and stress.
- A need exists to quantify the psychological impact of environmental stressors during confinement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a cross-sectional scale, the Environmental Stressors Scale (ECSS-20).
- To measure the impact of environmental stressors experienced during pandemic-related confinement.
Main Methods:
- The Environmental Stressors Scale (ECSS-20) was developed and validated.
- The scale comprises four dimensions: economic stressors (EE), social activities (SA), habitability (H), and exposure to virtual media (EMV).
- A pilot study (n=113) and a main study (n=314) were conducted, with gender invariance testing.
Main Results:
- The ECSS-20 demonstrated a reliable and valid structure.
- Satisfactory internal consistency and factorial validity were achieved.
- The scale is suitable for both male and female populations.
Conclusions:
- The ECSS-20 is a valuable tool for assessing the effects of confinement.
- The scale enhances understanding of individuals' subjective experiences during such periods.
- Further research can explore the scale's utility across diverse contexts and populations.
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