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Further psychometric support for the 10-item version of the Perceived Stress Scale

Roberti, Jonathan W., Harrington, Lisa N., Storch, Eric A.·2006·Journal of College Counseling

DOI 10.1002/j.2161-1882.2006.tb00100.x

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Because of increased stress conditions in college students, updated psychometrics of the Perceived Stress Scale, 10‐item version (PSS‐10; S. Cohen & G. Williamson, 1988) are necessary. Participants were 281 undergraduates at 3 public universities. An exploratory factor analysis revealed a 2‐factor structure measuring Perceived Helplessness and Perceived Self‐Efficacy. Normative results, internal consistencies, and construct validity were supported. The current findings reveal that the PSS‐10 is a reliable and valid instrument for assessment of perceived stress in college students.

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Result

Authors: Roberti, J. W., Harrington, L. N., & Storch, E. A.
Affiliations: New College of Florida (US)
University of Florida (US)
Corresponding author: Roberti, Jonathan W.
ORCID: Storch, Eric A.
Venue: Journal of College Counseling
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2006-09
Volume: 9
Issue: 2
Pages: 135-147
ISSN: 1099-0399 (ISSN-L)
2161-1882
DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-1882.2006.tb00100.x
OpenAlex: W2168766452
Cited by: 984
References: 35
Citations by year: 2026: 48 · 2025: 54 · 2024: 70 · 2023: 91 · 2022: 111 · 2021: 130 · 2020: 83 · 2019: 72 · 2018: 56 · 2017: 47 · 2016: 59 · 2015: 42 · 2014: 37 · 2013: 30 · 2012: 18
FWCI: 5.09
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 1939 d)
Locations: Journal of College Counseling (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Student Stress and Coping
Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Keywords: Perceived Stress Scale, PSS-10, perceived stress, psychometric validation, factor structure, helplessness, self-efficacy, university students, reference values, internal consistency, construct validity

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