Three studies supporting the initial validation of the stress numerical rating scale-11 (Stress NRS-11): A single item measure of momentary stress for adolescents and adults

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to provide initial validation of the Stress Numerical Rating Scale-11 (SNRS-11) The validation is based on 3 different studies: Study A compared the SNRS-11 with the Pain Numerical Rating Scale-11 (PNRS-11), Spielberger’s State Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAI-C-S), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and Children’s Somatization Inventory (CSI) in 73 adolescents that were part of a larger study assessing physical and mental health benefits of yoga. Study B compared the SNRS-11 with thePNRS-11, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS), and 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF12) in a community sample of 438 emerging adults. Study C compared the SNRS-11 with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Pediatric Symptom Checklist-35 (PSC) and measures of physical health and family communication from a community sample of 171 parents/caretakers. Discussion: Findings suggest that the SNRS11 is a promising measure for efficiently assessing current stress in adolescents and adults.