Psychometric properties of the Iranian version of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 (ASI-3)

Foroughi, Ali Akbar; Mohammadpour, Mohsen; Khanjani, Sajad; Pouyanfard, Sahar; Dorouie, Nadia; Fard, Ali Akbar Parvizi

doi:10.1590/2237-6089-2018-0078

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“…The physical and cognitive subscales were used for the current study. The Farsi version of the questionnaire has been used in several previous studies and has been demonstrated to be a valid and reliable measure [Cronbach's alpha = 0.90, (26)]. Cronbach's alpha in the current sample was = 0.91.…”

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Suppression May Improve Adaptation to Worry When Facing Uncertainty: Studying COVID-19 Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with increased uncertainty, fear and worry in everyone's life. The effect of changes in daily life has been studied widely, but we do not know how emotion-regulation strategies influence adaptation to a new situation to help them overcome worry in the face of uncertainty. Here, 1,064 self-selected Farsi speaking participants completed an online battery of questionnaires that measured fear of virus and illness, worry, intolerance of uncertainty, and emotion regulation (two subscales: reappraisal, suppression). We also documented the number of daily COVID-19 cases and deaths due to COVID-19 on the day in which participants completed the questionnaire. Our findings suggest a correlation between contamination fear and the number of daily-confirmed cases (r = 0.11), and the number of reported deaths due to COVID-19 (r = 0.09). Worry mediated the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and fear of virus and illness (b = 0.16, 0.1141 < CI < 0.2113). In addition, suppression moderated the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and worry (p < 0.01). Our results suggest that suppression (at least in the short term) can be an adaptive response to the worry associated with uncertainty. Suppression can reduce worry, which in turn can decrease fear of contamination and improve adaptation to social distancing requirements. Although, the observed correlations were significant, but considering the sample size, they are not strong, and they should be interpreted cautiously.

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“…However, many studies have confirmed the three-related factor model for the factor structure of the ASI-3, as suggested by Taylor et al. (2007) (Foroughi et al., 2019; Kemper et al., 2012; Petrocchi et al., 2014; Wheaton et al., 2012). Although the results of the three-related factor models in this study can be interpreted as acceptable, the bifactor model gives the best-fit indices.…”

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“…Scholars examined the structure of the ASI-3 on clinical and non-clinical samples, and tested the accuracy of the three-factor hierarchical model determined by Taylor et al. (2007) (Cai et al., 2018; Foroughi et al., 2019; Kemper et al., 2012; Petrocchi et al., 2014, Wheaton et al., 2012). However, in some studies where the hierarchical model was determined to fit the data, this result differed slightly from the original study.…”

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“…Factor structure of the ASI-3 Taylor et al (2007) proposed a model in which three correlated factors were loaded on a second-order general factor in order to represent the factor structure of ASI-3. Scholars examined the structure of the ASI-3 on clinical and nonclinical samples, and tested the accuracy of the three-factor hierarchical model determined by Taylor et al (2007) (Cai et al, 2018;Foroughi et al, 2019;Kemper et al, 2012;Petrocchi et al, 2014, Wheaton et al, 2012. However, in some studies where the hierarchical model was determined to fit the data, this result differed slightly from the original study.…”

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Examining the Factor Structure of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 in a Turkish Sample: The Factor Structure of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3

Koğar

2021

Psychol Rep

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The purpose of the current study was to investigate the factor structure of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 (ASI-3) in a Turkey sample and to determine measurement invariance of the ASI-3 across gender and age groups. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed on four different models to determine the best fit model for the structure. After the best structure was determined, different models were tested for measurement invariance across gender and age groups. To determine the reliability of the ASI-3, the hierarchical omega coefficient and correlations between the scores obtained from different scales for convergent validity were calculated. It has been determined that the bifactor model is the model that best fits the data, and this model shows invariance across gender and age groups. Besides, evidence regarding the reliability and convergent validity of the ASI-3 was also provided in the study. Current findings show that anxiety sensitivity consists of a general factor (anxiety sensitivity) and three independent specific factors (physical, cognitive, and social concerns). It was concluded that the general factor of anxiety sensitivity constitutes a dominant factor and special factors have a relatively low effect on explaining the structure. Considering the dominance of the general factor, it is recommended to use the ASI-3 total score as a measure of general anxiety sensitivity.

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“…They reported that the internal consistency of the ASI score was 0.95. Foroughi et al (23) reported an alpha Cronbach coefficient of 0.90 for the tool.…”

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Effects of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Anxiety Sensitivity in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Khalili

Hosseini

Sabahi

2023

Jundishapur J Chronic Dis Care

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Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition that can seriously impact a patient’s functions and quality of life. Mindfulness-based meditation as a clinical intervention can positively affect the emotional and physical states of patients with MS. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the role of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on anxiety sensitivity in patients with MS. Methods: This quasi-experimental study adopted a pretest-posttest, control group design with follow-up. The statistical population included the women with MS who enrolled in the Tehran MS Society. Convenience sampling was employed to select 30 participants who were assigned randomly to an experimental group and a control group (15 members per group). The experimental group received MBCT (for eight 90-minute sessions), whereas the control group received no interventions. The Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI) was used for data collection, and repeated measures ANCOVA was adopted for data analysis. Results: The mean age of women was 37.21 ± 5.78 years. Also, the duration of the disease in the participants was 5.81 ± 2.43 years. The mean ± standard deviation (SD) of the pretest, posttest, and follow-up scores of anxiety sensitivity in the experimental group were101.66 ± 2.63, 93.86 ± 3.11 and 94.00 ± 3.62, respectively, which in the posttest and follow-up was significantly different from the control groups (P < 0.001). The MBCT significantly improved anxiety sensitivity components in the experimental group compared to the control group. This significant difference was also observed during the follow-up period (P < 0.001). Conclusions: The MBCT helped alleviate anxiety sensitivity in women with MS. Therefore, psychotherapists can use MBCT as an effective intervention in improving anxiety sensitivity in women with MS.

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Psychometric properties of the Iranian version of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 (ASI-3)

Cited by 12 publications

References 45 publications

Suppression May Improve Adaptation to Worry When Facing Uncertainty: Studying COVID-19 Pandemic

Suppression May Improve Adaptation to Worry When Facing Uncertainty: Studying COVID-19 Pandemic

Examining the Factor Structure of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 in a Turkish Sample: The Factor Structure of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3

Effects of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Anxiety Sensitivity in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

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