Scale-Description

The Affect Balance Scale (ABS-10) is a tool designed to measure emotional balance. The ABS-10 version includes ten items that assess two main factors:
Positive Emotions: Includes questions related to feelings of happiness, satisfaction, and enthusiasm.
Negative Emotions: Includes questions related to feelings of sadness, anxiety, and anger.

Data Analysis and Usage

The ABS-10 evaluates an individual’s emotional state through a series of questions answered on a Likert scale (e.g., from 1 to 5). The resulting data can be analyzed to determine the balance between positive and negative emotions.
Analysis typically includes:
Overall Score: Calculated by summing the scores for positive and negative items.
Separation of Positive and Negative Emotions: Scores for positive and negative questions are calculated separately and compared to determine emotional balance.
Data usage can be valuable in psychological research for understanding emotional well-being, monitoring progress in therapeutic programs, or assessing the impact of various factors on mental health.

Purpose

The goal of the ABS-10 is to provide a reliable and valid method for assessing emotional balance. The scale is widely used to:
Understand individuals’ emotional well-being.
Identify areas that need intervention.
Monitor progress in various psychological or therapeutic interventions.

Calibration

The calibration of the ABS-10 involves verifying the reliability and validity of the tool. This typically includes:
Test-Retest Reliability: Measuring the consistency of results over different times.
Internal Consistency: Analyzing the internal consistency of the items to ensure they assess the same dimensions.
Validity: Examining the scale’s ability to measure the emotions related to emotional balance.

References

Bradburn, N. M. (1969). “The Structure of Psychological Well-Being.” Aldine Publishing Company.
Watson, D., Clark, L. A., & Tellegen, A. (1988). “Development and validation of brief measures of positive and negative affect: The PANAS scales.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 54(6), 1063-1070.
Andrews, F. M., & Withey, S. B. (1976). “Social Indicators of Well-Being: Americans’ Perceptions of Life Quality.” Plenum Press.