Shapes of anxiety: Analysis of anxiety profiles measured with S-R questionnaire

The study presents the results of the analysis of anxiety profiles measured with the Inventory of Situations and Responses of Anxiety, ISRA (Miguel-Tobal & Cano-Vindel, 1996, 1998), in a nonclinical group of 258 students. A method of hierarchical cluster analysis was used and six groups of profiles were found. Analyses were performed separately for forms of anxiety reactions (cognitive, physiological and motor) and types of situations evoking anxiety (test, interpersonal, phobic, and daily life situations). Another analysis used both criteria. It was found that not all clusters showed differentiation in anxiety and level of anxiety appeared to be an important factor in that matter. Title: Shapes of anxiety. Analysis of anxiety profiles measured with S-R questionnaire