Development and validation of a mood measure for adolescents

Development and validation of a mood measure for adolescents

The aim of this study was to develop and validate a shortened version of the Profile of Mood States suitable for use with adolescents.The Profile of Mood States-Adolescents (POMS-A) was administered to 1693 participants from two populations: school children and young athletes. Confirmatory factor an...

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Published in:Journal of sports sciences Vol. 17; no. 11; pp. 861 - 872
Main Authors: Terry, Peter C., Lane, Andrew M., Lane, Helen J., Keohane, Lee
Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: London Taylor & Francis 01-11-1999
Taylor and Francis
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior
Affect - physiology
Biological and medical sciences
Developmental psychology
Emotions
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Male
Measurement
Model Testing
Personality Tests - standards
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Psychometrics
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
Sport
Sports - psychology
Structural Equations
United Kingdom
Human
Abbreviated form
Clinical test
Affect affectivity
Psychometrics
Emotion emotionality
Athlete
Profile of Mood States Scale McNair et al
Test validation
Sport
School age
Mood
Adolescent
Child
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Summary:The aim of this study was to develop and validate a shortened version of the Profile of Mood States suitable for use with adolescents.The Profile of Mood States-Adolescents (POMS-A) was administered to 1693 participants from two populations: school children and young athletes. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the factorial validity of a 24-item six-factor model using both independent and multi-sample analyses. Correlations of POMS-A scores with previously validated inventories, which were consistent with theoretical predictions, provided evidence of criterion validity. It is proposed that the POMS-A is a valid instrument for the assessment of mood in adolescents.
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ISSN:0264-0414
1466-447X
DOI:10.1080/026404199365425