Development and validation of the pandemic fear perception and adaptability scale
Mu Wang, Haiyan Qi, Yanyan Chen, Mian Li

TL;DR
This paper introduces a new scale to measure fear and adaptability during pandemics, validated with 923 participants in China.
Contribution
The PFPA is a novel psychometric tool for assessing pandemic-related fear perception and behavioral adaptability.
Findings
The PFPA showed good reliability with Cronbach’s α = 0.700 and ICC(2,1) = 0.781.
Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed excellent model fit with CFI = 0.998 and RMSEA = 0.020.
Differential item functioning analysis revealed minimal bias across gender and age.
Abstract
Individuals exhibit specific behavioral responses to fear and stress. The Pandemic Fear Perception and Adaptability Scale (PFPA) is a novel instrument designed to assess fear perception and behavioral adaptability in the context of pandemics. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 923 participants in China to evaluate the psychometric properties of the PFPA. After expert review, a 7-item scale was developed, comprising three subscales: self-efficacy, perceived susceptibility, and perceived threat. Classical test theory, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Rasch modeling were used to assess the scale’s reliability and validity. The PFPA demonstrated good reliability, with an internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.700) and test-retest reliability (ICC(2,1) = 0.781, p < 0.001). Evidence of validity was supported by an average variance extracted of 0.563 and a composite…
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Taxonomy
TopicsCOVID-19 and Mental Health · Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
