The Fenz-Epstein Questionnaire (FEQ) is a 160-item questionnaire used to measure manifest anxiety.  Participants are told to read each statement carefully, and decide how often it applies to them.

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Item Coding
The FEQ consists of 160 items that are each rated on a five-point likert scale as follows:

1	2	3	4	5
Never applies to you				Experience it all the time

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Scales

The FEQ yields 6 primary scales, and three subscales.  The autonomic arousal, striated muscle tension, and feelings of anxiety subscales comprise the total anxiety scale.  Descriptions of the scales and item loadings are listed below.

Scale Name (Abbr.)	Description	Item Loadings
FEQ_AUT	Autonomic Arousal
FEQ_SMT	Striated Muscle Tension
FEQ_FEEL	Feelings of Anxiety
FEQ_TOT	Total Anxiety
FEQ_HOS	Hostility
FEQ_NEG	Negative Attitude Toward Hostile Expression
FEQ_CON	Conflict Over Hostility
FEQ_INH	Inhibition
FEQ_DEF	Defensiveness

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Resource Files

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References

• Fenz, W. D. & Epstein, S. (1965).  Manifest Anxiety: Unifactorial or Multifactorial Composition?  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 20, 773-780.

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Created by: Allison Grant
Updated: 2-12-08