Exploratory and confirmatory psychometric analyses were performed with the internet version of the AFECTS in 2947 subjects (72%females, 35 卤 11 years old).
The factors interpreted as volition, anger, inhibition, sensitivity, coping and control showed very good Cronbach's alphas for 5 dimensions (0.87-0.90) and acceptable alpha for inhibition (0.75). Confirmatory factor analysis corroborated this 6-factor structure when considering inhibition as a second-order factor with fear and caution as first-order factors (SRMR = 0.061; RMSEA = 0.053). In the Affective section, all 12 categorical affective temperaments were selected in the categorical choice, with 99%of volunteers identifying at least one adequate description of their affective temperament.
Only the internet version was used in a general population sample.
The AFECT model provides an integrated framework of temperament as a self-regulated system, with implications for mental health, psychiatric disorders and their treatment. The AFECTS showed good psychometric properties to further study this model.