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9990 · 3.4.2

Measures of stress

**Measuring stress** (3.4.2) — evaluate **self-report vs physiological** validity. Stress has subjective and objective components — no single measure captures both.

Need to know

What you need to know

  • Stress measurement is crucial for understanding its causes, effects, and for developing effective interventions.
  • The two main methods are self-report (subjective experience) and physiological (objective bodily responses).
  • A multi-method approach, combining both types, enhances the validity and reliability of stress assessment.

Explanation

Measures of stress

  1. Stress measurement is crucial for understanding its causes, effects, and for developing effective interventions.
  2. The two main methods are self-report (subjective experience) and physiological (objective bodily responses).
  3. A multi-method approach, combining both types, enhances the validity and reliability of stress assessment.
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