Perceived Stress Reactivity Scale
The PSRS is an 8-item self-report scale measuring individual differences in perceived reactivity to stressful situations—the subjective sense of being easily stressed, emotionally reactive, or overwhelmed by demands. Developed by Hewitt and colleagues in the context of perfectionism and stress research, the PSRS captures a trait-like tendency toward heightened stress reactivity, often termed stress sensitivity or emotional reactivity. The scale is used in clinical and research settings to identify individuals at risk for stress-related psychopathology and to measure changes in stress responsiveness over time.
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- Hewitt, P. L., Flett, G. L., Mikail, S. F., & Singh, R. (2016). Perfectionism and stress processes in psychopathology. In G. L. Flett & P. L. Hewitt (Eds.), Perfectionism and psychological distress (pp. 255-284). Springer. · URL
- Eisler, I. (2009). The empirical and theoretical base of family therapy and multiple family day treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa. Journal of Family Therapy, 17(3), 353-372. · URL
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