Table 2.
Overview and factor structure for all included scales.
| Scale | Number of items | Sample item | Factor(s) | Factor label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCQ | 8 | “I am very worried about the corona virus outbreak.” | 1 | Fear of COVID |
| FCV-19S | 7 | “I am most afraid of coronavirus-19” | 1 | Fear of COVID |
| CSS | 6 | “I am worried about catching the virus” | 1 | Danger |
| CSS | 6 | “I am worried about grocery stores running out of food” | 2 | Socio-economic consequences |
| CSS | 6 | “I am worried that foreigners are spreading the virus in my country” | 3 | Xenophobia |
| CSS | 6 | “I am worried that people around me will infect me with the virus” | 4 | Contamination |
| CSS | 6 | “I had trouble sleeping because I worried about the virus” | 5 | Traumatic stress |
| CSS | 6 | “Checked social media posts concerning COVID-19” | 6 | Checking |
| NEW | 7 | “I am worried about vulnerable loved ones (e.g., parents, grandparents) becoming infected by the coronavirus” | 1 | Fear of health |
| NEW | 9 | “I am worried that the economy will collapse because of COVID-19” | 2 | Broad socio-economic consequences |
| IUS-12 | 7 | “Unforeseen events upset me greatly.” | 1 | Prospective anxiety |
| IUS-12 | 5 | “Uncertainty keeps me from living a full life.” | 2 | Inhibitory anxiety |
| SHAI | 14 | “Time spent worrying about health” | 1 | Illness likelihood |
| SHAI | 4 | “Ability to enjoy life if have an illness” | 2 | Illness severity |
Note: FCQ = Fear of the Coronavirus Questionnaires; FCV-19S = Fear of COVID-19 Scale; CSS = COVID Stress Scales; NEW = new scale based on self-reported concerns about COVID-19 in Mertens et al. (2020); IUS-12 = short version of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale; SHAI = Short Health Anxiety Inventory.