Abstract:This paper describes the development and empirical validation of an instrument for measuring state distress and eustress, the Di-Eu-Stress State (DESS) Scale. In three studies, factorial validity (Study 1), construct validity (Study 2), predictability, and predictive validity (Study 3) were tested. We used data from 1,250 participants including 819 undergraduates and 431 employees from seven distinct cross-sectional and one ecological momentary assessment (EMA) sample. Study 1: Following exploratory factor ana… Show more
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