Mood scales, such as Profile of Mood States, might be a more appropriate measure to detect subtle changes in mood state over a shorter period of time.
Anxiety will be measured using the trait anxiety version of the Spielberger's Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the Brief Profile of Mood States - Total Mood Disturbances Score (POMS-TMDS) [ 35- 37].
Mood was assessed with the Profile of Mood States (POMS).
Mood, as assessed by the Profile of Mood States, and salivary α-amylase activity were examined before and after walking.
Three different interview-based validated scales (Geriatric Depression Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales, and Profile of Mood States) were used to determine mood, depression, stress, and anxiety at week 0, 3, 4, and 7.
The Profile of Mood State (POMS) was used to measure present mood states and disturbance symptoms, dissecting six dimensions of mood: tension-anxiety, depression-dejection, anger-hostility, vigor-activity, fatigue-inertia, and confusion-bewilderment (30).
Mood was measured by the total score of the Profile of Mood State [ 20], which has six subscales with high scores reflecting more negative mood states.
Mood and task workload were assessed via the Profile of Mood States (POMS) and the NASA-Task Load Index (NASA-TLX).
We used the Profile of Mood States (POMS) (McNair et al. 1992) to assess transient, fluctuating mood states and to determine current mood state (including anxiety and depression) in our study groups.
Data collection included an abbreviated version of the profile of mood states (POMSs) inventory [Profile of Mood States, Educational and Industrial Testing Service, San Diego, 1971], questionnaires on tinnitus perception (previous history and after shooting) and DPOAEs measurements before and after shooting.
