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Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment

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08-09-2022

Development and Preliminary Validation of the Pandemic Avoidance and Concern Scales (PACS)

Auteurs: Andrew R. Daoust, Kasey Stanton, Matthew R. J. Vandermeer, Pan Liu, Kate L. Harkness, Elizabeth P. Hayden

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment | Uitgave 4/2022

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to radical disruptions to the routines of individuals and families, but there are few psychometrically assessed measures for indexing behavioural responses associated with a modern pandemic. Given the likelihood of future pandemics, valid tools for assessing pandemic-related behavioral responses relevant to mental health are needed. This need may be especially salient for studies involving families, as they may experience higher levels of stress and maladjustment related to school and business closures. We therefore created the Pandemic Avoidance and Concern Scales (PACS) to assess caregivers’ and youths’ adjustment to COVID-19 and future pandemics. Concern and Avoidance factors derived from exploratory factor analyses were associated with measures of internalizing symptoms, as well as other indices of pandemic-related disruption. Findings suggest that the PACS is a valid tool for assessing pandemic-related beliefs and behaviors in adults and adolescents. Preliminary findings related to differential adjustment between caregivers and youths are discussed.

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Titel: Development and Preliminary Validation of the Pandemic Avoidance and Concern Scales (PACS)
Auteurs: Andrew R. Daoust
Kasey Stanton
Matthew R. J. Vandermeer
Pan Liu
Kate L. Harkness
Elizabeth P. Hayden
Publicatiedatum: 08-09-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment / Uitgave 4/2022
Print ISSN: 0882-2689
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3505
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-022-09995-3

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