The D-stress scale: a measure of stress based on a new approach.

IF 2.7 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY

International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice Pub Date : 2025-09-30 DOI:10.1080/13651501.2025.2560350

Jean-Luc Ducher, Damien Fouques, Stéphane Locret, Lucia Romo

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Abstract

Background: The perceived stress scale (PSS-10) assumes that stress results from perceived situational demands exceeding the perceived coping resources. However, today's hectic lifestyles may lead to stress even when demands can be met. We aimed to assess a new measure of stress, the D-Stress scale, which focuses on feelings of relentless pressure, irrespective of the coping resources.

Methods: We administered our 10-item questionnaire to 1099 French-speaking adults (455 men, 642 women), aged 18-29 years, using an online platform (May-July 2022). Participants also completed the PSS-10 and measures of depression (PHQ-9) and anxiety (GAD-7). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and correlations were run.

Results: The D-Stress scores correlated highly with the PSS-10 perceived helplessness subscale (r = 0.714; 95% CI [0.684-0.742]), thus supporting the construct validity. The exploratory factor analysis revealed three underlying factors: one that related to experiencing external pressures (subscale 1), another that related to putting pressure on oneself (subscale 2), and a third that related to exhaustion (subscale 3). Subscale 1 was most strongly linked to depression/anxiety; the other two subscales were more strongly linked to demographic characteristics.

Conclusion: The D-Stress scale can rapidly assess stress and could identify underlying sources to help target interventions.

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d -应力量表：一种基于新方法的应力测量。

背景：感知压力量表（PSS-10）假设压力是由感知情境需求超过感知应对资源而产生的。然而，如今忙碌的生活方式可能会导致压力，即使需求可以得到满足。我们的目标是评估一种新的压力测量方法，d压力量表，它关注的是持续压力的感觉，而不管应对资源如何。方法：我们使用在线平台（2022年5 - 7月）对1099名年龄在18-29岁的法语成年人（455名男性，642名女性）进行了10项问卷调查。参与者还完成了PSS-10和抑郁（PHQ-9）和焦虑（GAD-7）的测量。进行了探索性和验证性因素分析和相关性分析。结果：D-Stress得分与PSS-10感知无助子量表高度相关（r = 0.714; 95% CI[0.684-0.742]），支持结构效度。探索性因素分析揭示了三个潜在因素：一个与经历外部压力有关（子量表1），另一个与给自己施加压力有关（子量表2），第三个与疲惫有关（子量表3）。量表1与抑郁/焦虑的关系最为密切；另外两个分量表与人口特征的联系更为密切。结论：d -应激量表可以快速评估应激，识别潜在的应激源，帮助有针对性的干预。

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International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice 医学-精神病学

CiteScore

6.00

自引率

3.30%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice provides an international forum for communication among health professionals with clinical, academic and research interests in psychiatry. The journal gives particular emphasis to papers that integrate the findings of academic research into realities of clinical practice. Focus on the practical aspects of managing and treating patients. Essential reading for the busy psychiatrist, trainee and interested physician. Includes original research papers, comprehensive review articles and short communications. Key words: Psychiatry, Neuropsychopharmacology, Mental health, Neuropsychiatry, Clinical Neurophysiology, Psychophysiology, Psychotherapy, Addiction, Schizophrenia, Depression, Bipolar Disorders and Anxiety.