Factorial structure and MMPI correlates of a fear survey schedule in a clinical population
Authors:
Henry D. Bates
Affiliation:
Research Unit on Aging, Veterans Administration Center, Bay Pines, Florida, U.S.A.
Abstract:
The Wolpe-Lazarus Fear Survey Schedule was administered in a neurotic population and factor analyzed. The largest factor (Tissue Damage/Medical) was uncorrelated with either the MAS or MMPI scales. However, total Fear Survey scores and Factor II (Interpersonal) showed a similar pattern of significant positive associations with both measures. The clinical relevance of global vs. part fear survey scores is discussed.