I am reviewing studies that assessed stress. The most commonly used tool is the perceived stress scale. I am attempting to interpret the data which is reported as a mean score. I haven't found any studies that have cut off scores related to levels/intensity of stress. I have read internet articles where scores are interpreted in terms of intensity e.g. but they don't give the research behind the cut off score, see below
http://podcast.uctv.tv/webdocuments/COHEN-PERCEIVED-STRESS-Scale.pdf
http://christianfamilysolutions.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/Perceived%20Stress%20Scale.pdf
http://iti.vgtu.lt/ceneast/Media/Default/Documents/5th%20Meeting/P1-2_Lina%20Bartkiene_Stress%20scale%20presentation.pdf
I would be grateful if somebody could guide me to research that validates cut off scores for each level/intensity of stress.
Thank
Lloyd
Hi Julio,
That link is coming up as an error. Could you try to post it again?
Regards
Lloyd
higher mean scores = higher stress. there is no need for cut off value or score.
on the other hand stress can be positive, eg just before exam, increses your output. coping and adaptation. growth of a person after stress and so on
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