What is the best measure of psychological reactance? An empirical test of two measures

Health Commun. 2012;27(1):1-9. doi: 10.1080/10410236.2011.567446. Epub 2011 Jun 29.

Abstract

This study examines two measures of psychological reactance. In search of identifying the best measure, each is compared vis-à-vis the other with respect to reliability and validity by placing each in a nomothetic network with a freedom threat, attitude, motivation, and source appraisal. The results are discussed with an emphasis on future practices regarding the best approach to measure psychological reactance.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude
  • Cognition
  • Emotions
  • Female
  • Freedom
  • Health Communication / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motivation
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Psychological Theory*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Research Design*