A Global Assessment of Recent Stress (GARS) Scale
- 1 March 1986
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
- Vol. 15 (1) , 47-59
- https://doi.org/10.2190/xp8n-rp1w-ye2b-9q7v
Abstract
The Global Assessment of Recent Stress (GARS) Scale was developed to assess current stress perception. Most measurements of environment are derived from life event scales that capture amount of stress or change associated with stressful events that have occurred over the past six to twenty-four months. A scale that provides a more immediate estimate of stress is needed when physiological tests and perceived stress are studied together. The GARS has been subjected to a series of studies concerning its reliability, validity, and factor structure. Results suggest that it may be a useful instrument for helping individuals assess their current feelings of stress.Keywords
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