Odolphij, Tim (2025) Development and Validation of a Pictorial Scale for Tense Activation in Experience Sampling Methodology. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The aim of this study is to develop and validate a pictorial scale for measuring tense activation in Experience Sampling Methodology (ESM). Tense activation, characterized by heightened feelings of anxiety, nervousness, and being on edge, along with possible physiological stress responses, currently lacks measurement instruments. The proposed scale uses a rubber-band metaphor that visually represents varying levels of tense activation, aiming to enhance participant engagement and minimize response fatigue. Two studies were conducted: the first assessed content validity through expert evaluations, revealing mixed results, particularly in terms of comprehensiveness. The second study examined the scale's convergent, discriminant, and criterion-related validity in an ESM context. Evidence was found for convergent validity, discriminant validity, and criterion-related validity. Findings suggest that while the scale effectively measures tense activation, further refinement is necessary to improve its comprehensiveness and precision.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Weigelt, O. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (WOP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Feb 2025 09:15 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Feb 2025 09:15 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4655 |
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