Validation of the Pandemic Emotional Impact Scale.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The COVID-19 pandemic represents the most universal shared stressor for the general United States (U.S) population in many decades. Due to the unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19, no existing questionnaires can comprehensively measure the multi-faceted psychological effects attributable to this health crisis. This study aimed to validate a measure for that purpose.

Methods

A 16-item questionnaire, the Pandemic Emotional Impact Scale (PEIS), was designed and subjected to initial validation in an internet survey completed by a nationally representative sample of 1500 adults living in the U.S. This survey was completed between May 18 and May 30, 2020, during the height of the pandemic's impact on society.

Results

The PEIS demonstrated excellent internal con

SUBMITTER: Ballou S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7568491 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature