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The dynamics of appraisal: A review of 20 years of research using the Fortitude Questionnaire
(SAGE, 2021)
Fortitude refers to the psychological strength to manage adversity and stay well. It is derived from
adaptive cognitive appraisals of self, family, and social supports and has consistently been identified as
a protective ...
Validation of the fear of COVID-19 scale in South Africa: Three complementary analyses
(Elsevier, 2021)
TFear is the most common response to disease outbreaks. Persistent and prolonged fear can elevate the levels of psychological distress and aggravate preexisting mental health problems. Therefore, prompted by the central ...
Anxiety in brief: Assessment of the five-item trait scale of the state-trait anxiety inventory in South Africa
(MDPI, 2023)
The current study examined the psychometric properties of a short form of the trait scale
of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Participants consisted of a convenience sample of
students (n = 322) who completed ...