The Affect Balance Scale in an American College Population

Tests the validity of the Affect Balance Scale test (ABS) using a sample of 380 undergraduates at Oklahoma State University. Finds students' answers reflect duality of feelings. Concludes researchers must be cautious in their choice of scales comparing psychological well-being over the life cou...

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Published in:The Journal of social psychology 1990-12, Vol.130 (6), p.839-840
Main Authors: Bolin, Brien L., Dodder, Richard A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjustment (to Environment)
Affect Balance Scale (ABS)
Biological and medical sciences
Emotional Adjustment
Factor Analysis
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Higher Education
Indexing in process
Mental Health
Oklahoma State University
Personality. Affectivity
Psychological Studies
Psychological Testing
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Psychometrics
Sex Differences
Social research
Student Characteristics
Students
Tests
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:Tests the validity of the Affect Balance Scale test (ABS) using a sample of 380 undergraduates at Oklahoma State University. Finds students' answers reflect duality of feelings. Concludes researchers must be cautious in their choice of scales comparing psychological well-being over the life course. (NL)
ISSN:0022-4545
1940-1183
DOI:10.1080/00224545.1990.9924639