Stress Scale for College Students – Chinese Version

Description

The concept of stress refers to an evaluation made by each individual regarding whether a certain stressor can lead to stress, as well as whether the individual has the capacity to cope with that stressor. Past extensive research indicates that the fundamental difference between stress and stressors lies in the subjective nature of stress responses, in contrast to the objective nature of stressors. Each person’s conditions and psychological state during the presence of stressors can influence how they perceive those stressors as stress.

Authors and Contact Email

Li Hong, Mei Jinrong (2002)

Purpose

To measure the responses of college students to various stressors.

Test Year

2002

Administration Method and Scoring

The College Student Stress Scale (大学生压力量表) consists of 30 items, categorized into three subscales: 个人烦扰 (Personal Disturbances), 学习烦扰 (Academic Disturbances), and 消极生活事件 (Negative Life Events). Each item is scored on a 4-point scale:
– 0 (没有压力 – No Stress)
– 1 (轻度压力 – Mild Stress)
– 2 (较大压力 – Moderate Stress)
– 3 (很大压力 – Severe Stress)
A lower score indicates less experienced stress, while a higher score indicates greater stress.

Reliability and Validity

The internal consistency is rated as very satisfactory (Cronbach α = 0.91), and the test-retest reliability after 6 months is rated as satisfactory (Cronbach α = 0.78).

Factors and Subscales

The scale divides stress responses into three subscales:
– 个人烦扰 (Personal Disturbances)
– 学习烦扰 (Academic Disturbances)
– 消极生活事件 (Negative Life Events)

Keywords

Stress, College Students, Stress Scale, Personal Disturbances, Academic Disturbances, Negative Life Events

Items in Chinese

1. 渴望真（爱）情却得不到
2. 青春期成长
3. 同学关系紧张
4. 外形不佳
5. 身体不好
6. 同学间互相攀比
7. 居住条件差
8. 遭受冷遇
9. 社会上的各种诱惑
10. 晚上宿舍太吵
11. 没有人追或找不到男/女朋友
12. 没有人说知心话
13. 没有学到多少真本领
14. 独立生活能力差
15. 各种应酬有困难
16. 家庭经济条件差
17. 对有些科目怎么努力成绩也不好
18. 学习成绩总体不理想
19. 讨论问题时常反应不过来
20. 考试压力
21. 同学间的竞争
22. 学习效率低
23. 每学期末考试成绩排名
24. 完成课业有困难
25. 有些课程作业太多
26. 各种测验繁多
27. 累计两门以上功课考试不及格
28. 一门功课考试不及格
29. 当众出丑
30. 被人当众指责

Items in English

1. Longing for true love but not receiving it
2. Growing up during adolescence
3. Tension in relationships with classmates
4. Unsatisfactory appearance
5. Poor health
6. Peer comparison among classmates
7. Poor living conditions
8. Experiencing cold treatment
9. Various temptations in society
10. Noisy dormitory at night
11. No one pursuing or finding a romantic partner
12. Nobody sharing heartfelt words
13. Not learning much real skill
14. Poor independent living ability
15. Difficulties with various social occasions
16. Poor family economic conditions
17. Struggling to achieve good grades despite hard work in certain subjects
18. Overall unsatisfactory academic performance
19. Often unable to respond during discussions
20. Exam pressure
21. Competition among classmates
22. Low learning efficiency
23. End of semester exam ranking
24. Difficulty completing coursework
25. Excessive assignments in certain courses
26. Numerous tests
27. Failing more than two subjects
28. Failing one subject
29. Embarrassment in public
30. Being publicly criticized

References

李虹、梅锦荣（2002）