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Adolescent stress: issues of measurement

R L Mullis1, G A Youngs, A K Mullis

  • 1Department of Family, Child, and Consumer Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee 32306.

Adolescence
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent stress measures using frequency and average intensity of life events are distinct and equally important. This research supports using both stimulus- and cognitive-oriented models for stress assessment in teens.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Development
  • Stress Measurement

Background:

  • Adolescent stress is a significant factor in mental health.
  • Existing life events scales may vary in construction and scoring, potentially impacting results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if different scoring methods (frequency, sum, average) of a life events scale yield varied outcomes for adolescents.
  • To assess the intercorrelation between scoring methods and their relationship with self-esteem.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized frequency, sum, and average scores to represent positive, negative, and combined stress.
  • Examined intercorrelations among scoring methods.
  • Assessed relationships between scoring methods and adolescent self-esteem.

Main Results:

  • Frequency of life events and average intensity of events emerged as distinct measures.
  • Both frequency and average intensity were found to be of equal importance in assessing adolescent stress.
  • Scoring variations significantly influenced the outcomes of stress measurement.

Conclusions:

  • Findings support the use of both stimulus- and cognitive-oriented models in developing and scoring adolescent stress measures.
  • Distinct scoring methods capture different facets of adolescent stress.
  • A comprehensive approach to adolescent stress assessment is recommended.

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