Validation of the irritation scale on a representative German sample: new normative data.

ABSTRACT: The irritation scale is a widely used and reliable self-report scale for measuring cognitive and emotional strain related to the work environment. It extends existing measures by providing a sensitive assessment for pre-clinical stress at work. Existing normative data are based on convenience samples and are therefore not representative. This study provides new normative data for the irritation scale based on a representative German sample (N = 1480). The new normative data indicate that the overall level of irritation in the German workforce is significantly lower compared to previously published data. Convergent and discriminant validity is confirmed by correlations with depression and anxiety (Patient Health Questionnaire-4 for Depression and Anxiety), somatic symptom scales (Bodily Dis

SUBMITTER: Gralla MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10505143 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature