The nature of feared outcome representations in children
(1994) The nature of feared outcome representations in children. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology 22(1):pp. 99-111.
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Abstract
The present study investigated the way in which feared outcomes are organized in long-term memory in children and adolescents. A list of items relating to threatening outcomes, originally generated by children, was given to an additional 560 children (aged 6 to 16) and rated for the degree to which they worried about each. Factor analysis revealed two interpretable factors of feared outcomes. The first factor centered on concerns about physical harm while the second factor centered on social consequences that children and adolescents worry about. The two factors were consistent across gender, age, and clinical status. A scale involving the maximally discriminating items showed good internal consistency and test-retest reliability.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Status: | Published |
| Keywords: | anxiety; fear; children; Child and Adolescent Worry Scale; adolescents |
| Subjects: | 330000 Education > 330100 Education Studies > 330101 Educational Psychology 320000 Medical and Health Sciences > 321200 Public Health and Health Services > 321204 Mental Health |
| ID Code: | 4790 |
| Deposited By: | Campbell, Marilyn |
| Deposited On: | 10 August 2006 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02169258 |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 1994 Springer |
| Copyright Statement: | The original publication is available at SpringerLink http://www.springerlink.com |