It was first tested on a Canadian sample and then an American sample. Therefore it was able to be replicated and in different populations from other  countries as well. It uses a five-factor structure that was confirmed in both samples.

The Reasons Why the CSS is a Reliable Measure of Psychological Stress Related to COVID 19

While it is good that the CSS measures psychological stress and anxiety so conclusively, it has the potential to be difficult in a healthcare environment because it takes longer to complete. This is due to how chaotic health environments can be.

Limitations of the CSS Instrument in Healthcare 

Allows physicians to compile a multidimensional and comprehensive report of the patient's anxiety and stress levels. It creates a very all-inclusive report that lead researchers to put it ahead of other measuring tools.

Benefits of the COVID Stress Scales in Healthcare

A valid and reliable instrument that measures a person's psychological reaction or response due to COVID 19. 

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 Psychological responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have been found to highly correlate with fear and stress. This high association leads to different responding behaviors. The overwhelming amount of data is creating a need to find a way to best measure amounts of stress and fear.

The Psychological Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Stress and Fear

Pakpour, Amir H., et al. “Assessing Psychological Response to the Covid-19: The Fear of Covid-19 Scale and the Covid Stress Scales.” International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 19, no. 6, 2020, pp. 2407–2410., https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-020-00334-9. 

COVID Stress Scales (CSS)

It shows the different behaviors associated with different levels of stress regarding the COVID 19 pandemic. These behaviors are very common and impactful, therefore, need to be assessed. Low levels of stress for example could correlate with only increased washing of hands versus high levels of stress correlating with disruptive behaviors like overbuying supplies.

Why is Creating an Accurate Measuring Tool of Psychological Stress Important?

A previously debated measuring tool that research has found to be an accurate and reliable way to measure stress and fear related to the COVID-19, resulting in different behaviors.

Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S)

Longitudinal studies showed that parents experienced a significant increase in anxiety, depression, hostility, and interpertation sensitivity.

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