Vol. 24 No. 1 (2021)
Articles

Adaptation, Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of The Bulgarian Version of Fear of Covid-19 Scale

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  • Sonya DRAGOVA-KOLEVA

Published 05/03/2022

Keywords

  • Covid-19,
  • fear,
  • perceived stress,
  • anxiety

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DRAGOVA-KOLEVA, S. (2022). Adaptation, Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of The Bulgarian Version of Fear of Covid-19 Scale. Psychological Research (in the Balkans), 24(1). Retrieved from https://journalofpsychology.org/index.php/1/article/view/19

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Abstract

In the current paper the Bulgarian adaptation of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S, Ahorsu, et al.2020) are presented. 278 participants took part in the study. Unlike the original questionnaire, which is one-dimensional, in the Bulgarian sample three-factor structure was identified: physiological and emotional symptoms, and avoidance associated with an unwillingness to think about coronavirus-19. The Bulgarian version has good internal consistency. The validity of the instrument was supported by the established positive correlation of fear of Covid-19 with perceived stress and anxiety. Women indicated higher levels of fear of COVID-19 and emotional symptoms of fear.

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