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Serbian adaptation of the positive and negative affect schedule (PANAS): Its facets and second-order structure

Mihić Ljiljana (Faculty of philosophy, Department of Psychology, Novi Sad)
Novović Zdenka (Faculty of philosophy, Department of Psychology, Novi Sad)
Čolović Petar (Faculty of philosophy, Department of Psychology, Novi Sad)
Smederevac Snežana (Faculty of philosophy, Department of Psychology, Novi Sad)

Although the PANAS is widely used in affect research there are some controversies regarding its structure. Two related studies were reported providing evidence that a Serbian adaptation of the PANAS represents a valid and reliable measure of self-reported affect. Study 1 (N = 455), showed that its psychometric properties and correlates obtained in a Serbian sample are highly comparable to those reported in the American validation study. Additionally, a hierarchical structure of specific affects within the PANAS was explored via a second-order confirmatory analysis. Results showed that Joviality, Self-Assurance, and Attentiveness can be regarded as lower-order factors of Positive Affect, whereas Fear, Self- Disgust, and Hostility seem to represent lower-order factors of Negative Affect. Study 2 (N = 87) demonstrated differential momentary activations of the identified lower-order factors in the real-life situation of taking an exam. The construct validity of the specific subscales was supported. Among the subscales, Self-Disgust had inadequate psychometric properties.

Keywords: PANAS, specific affect subscales, hierarchical, Serbian adaptation

Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. 179006