Using contemporary psychometric methods to construct a concise version of the psychological strain scale

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• This analysis streamlines the psychological strain scale for better clarity and efficiency, enhancing its practical application.
• The study finds the revised scale's reliability to be notably high, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.89 indicating consistency.
• Utilizing contemporary psychometric methods, the research focuses on validity testing and scale construction techniques.
• Improved measurement tools may enhance understanding of psychological strain, and further validation in different populations is needed.