EXAMINING CUT-OFF VALUES FOR THE STATE-TRAIT ANXIETY INVENTORY

ERCAN İ., Hafizoglu S., ÖZKAYA G., KIRLI S., Yalcintas E., AKKAYA C.

REVISTA ARGENTINA DE CLINICA PSICOLOGICA, vol.24, no.2, pp.143-148, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Journal Name: REVISTA ARGENTINA DE CLINICA PSICOLOGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.143-148
  • Keywords: anxiety, state-anxiety, trait anxiety, STAI, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY, PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES, CANCER-PATIENTS, TURKISH, DEPRESSION, DISORDERS, ADOLESCENTS, SENSITIVITY, STUDENTS
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) is a widely used instrument in clinical practice and for research purposes. This study aimed to determine a cut-off score for STAI state and trait anxiety scales that differentiates between healthy adults and those with anxiety disorders. A total of 180 patients took part in the study; 80 patients were part of the control group, and 100 were part of the study group.