The structure and correlates of anxiety sensitivity in older adults
The structure and correlates of anxiety sensitivity in older adults
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DOI：
10.1037//1040-3590.12.4.440
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发表时间：
2000-12-01
影响因子：
3.6
通讯作者：
Zinbarg, RE
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作者：
Mohlman, J;Zinbarg, RE
焦虑敏感性（AS）被定义为对焦虑和恐慌症状的恐惧，并且最常使用焦虑敏感性指数（Peterson & Reiss，1987）进行评估。为了研究老年人AS的性质和结构，我们收集了322名年龄在65岁至97岁之间的成年人的数据，平均年龄为75岁。实证因素分析表明，三组因素（身体的关注，精神失能的关注，和社会的关注），以及一个一般因素，与以前的调查一致的层次结构。结果表明，老年人AS特征的性质和结构与年轻人的AS特征高度相似。
Anxiety sensitivity (AS) has been defined as the fear of symptoms of anxiety and panic, and is most frequently assessed with the Anxiety Sensitivity Index (Peterson & Reiss, 1987). To investigate the nature and structure of AS in an older sample, data were collected from a sample of 322 adults aged 65 to 97, with mean age 75. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated a hierarchical structure with three group factors (physical concerns, mental incapacitation concerns, and social concerns), as well as a general factor, consistent with previous investigations. Results suggest that the nature and structure of the AS trait in older adults are highly similar to those of younger adults.