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Adapted in more than forty languages, the STAI is the leading measure of personal anxiety worldwide (Spielberger, 1983). The STAI is a self-report instrument that differentiates anxiety in a specific situation and as a general trait so that appropriate treatment can be developed. It consists of two scales containing 20 items each. One scale addresses state anxiety while the other scale addresses trait anxiety. The total score designates which type of anxiety is prevalent. Results also help differentiate between symptoms of depression and symptoms of anxiety. With a fifth grade reading level, the STAI is suitable for individuals who are 15 years old and older. It can also be completed in about ten minutes and are suitable for individual or group administration. Its main objectives are:  Evaluates how respondents felt at a particular time in the recent past and how they anticipate they will feel either in a specific situation that is likely to be encountered in the future or in a variety of hypothetical situations. Is found to be a sensitive indicator of changes in transitory anxiety experienced by clients and patients in counseling, psychotherapy, and behavior-modification programs. Assesses the level induced by stressful experimental procedures and by unavoidable real-life stressors such as imminent surgery, dental treatment, job interviews, or important school tests. For screening high school and college students and military recruits for anxiety problems, and for evaluating the immediate and long-term outcome of psychotherapy, counseling, behavior modification, and drug-treatment programs. Proven useful for identifying persons with high levels of neurotic anxiety and for selecting subjects for psychological experiments who differ in motivation or drive level.

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STAI was used in this study in order to measure the anxiety before and after utilizing a video intervention, thus proving its effectiveness. Spielberger, C. (2012, February). State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Adults. Retrieved from http://www.mindgarden.com/products/staisad.htm

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