Factor analysis of the MMPI-STAI.
Since MMPI measures of anxiety do not differentiate situational from chronic anxiety, an attempt was made to factor analyze the MMPI-STAI scores of 311 psychiatric inpatients. Four factors emerged that were labeled Adjustment, Passivity, Somatic Concern and Anxiety Proneness. The results were compared with other MMPI factor-analytic studies. Evidence supported Welsh's A as a measure of chronic anxiety.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001007:Anxiety / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders; D008875:Middle Aged; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011594:Psychometrics