Fear of Negative Evaluation (FNE)

The Fear of Negative Evaluation (FNE) instrument measures discomfort and distress in interpersonal interactions. Specifically, it assesses how individuals feel when they perceive negative judgment or evaluation from others. This instrument specifically measures apprehension in subjects when they are negatively evaluated.

Basically the Fear of Negative Evaluation (FNE) test includes 30 items with a true-false response format. In addition, it assesses an individual’s discomfort in social situations. Moreover, the test aims to measure the tendency to fear negative judgment from others. Additionally, the test takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and is mainly given to adults. Furthermore, there exists a brief version of the Fear of Negative Evaluation, consisting of 12 items with a 5-point Likert response.

Authors

David Watson and Ronald Friend, 1969.

Validity and Reliability

The Cronbach’s alpha rating for internal reliability is reported to range from 94 to 98. The test-retest reliability was .78 to .94 according to Watson & Friend. The FNE scale showed high validity to its strong correlation rating with several scales such as: Talyor’s Manifest Anxiety Scale, Jackson’s Personality Research Form, anxiety measures, and personality measures.

Where to Purchase

Duke

Administration, Analysis and Reporting

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