ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Refinement of Anxiety Sensitivity Measurement: The Short Scale Anxiety Sensitivity Index (SSASI)
- Lorra Garey
University of Houston - Michael Zvolensky
University of Houston - Michael Zvolensky
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Thomas Fergus
Baylor University - Matthew Gallagher
University of Houston - Andres Viana
University of Houston - Justin Shephard
University of Houston - Lance Kelley
Heart of Texas Community Health Center - Jackson Griggs
Heart of Texas Community Health Center - Norman Schmidt
Florida State University
Abstract
We developed and evaluated a short scale of anxiety sensitivity (AS). The measure demonstrated sound psychometric properties, including internal consistency, convergent/discriminant validity, and measurement invariance. The proposed measure may facilitate AS screening efforts and symptom tracking, particularly within clinical settings where practical demands necessitate the use of brief instruments.
Anxiety Disorders
