February 29, 2024Open Access

COVID-19-Related Stress Scale: Development and Initial Validation

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A seven-item scale reliably captures pandemic-induced stress in psychologists, providing strong construct validity across clinical workflows.
Internal consistency reached a Cronbach's alpha of 0.83, while factor loadings ranged from 0.60 to 0.74 across the single-factor model items.
Exploratory factor analysis and tests of convergent validity evaluated responses from 99 psychologists adapting to remote telehealth service.
Highlights an adaptable tool to monitor compassion fatigue during sudden remote work transitions, though broader validation remains necessary.

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Validation study reveals reliable assessment of pandemic stress in psychologists, indicating utility for remote therapy disruptions.

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