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Development and Preliminary Evaluation of the Existential Meaning Scale

Debra E. Lyon, R.N., Ph.D., F.N.P., C.S.-Psych

Virginia Commonwealth University, delyon{at}vcu.edu

Janet Younger, R.N., Ph.D.

Virginia Commonwealth University

Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop and examine the psychometric properties of the Existential Meaning Scale (EMS). Findings: Construct validity of the EMS was examined through factor analysis and correlational analyses with theoretically related instruments. After several weak items were deleted, the 20-item scale had a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of > .80 in an overall sample of 418 individuals. Scores on the EMS were significantly lower in a sample of persons with HIV-1 infection than in the general population samples. Conclusion: Although its initial psychometric properties were satisfactory, additional validation of the EMS is necessary in other clinical populations to examine further the psychometric properties of the EMS. In addition, further examination of the responsiveness of the EMS over time is needed to evaluate its potential utility in longitudinal trials.

Key Words: existential • instrument

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 23, No. 1, 54-65 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0898010104272292
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