Table 1 Descriptive measures for the items of PANAS. Items were presented and numbered (values in bold indicate high asymmetry in scores).
Items* | median | mean | Standard deviation |
|---|---|---|---|
1-Your dog is rarely frightened | 2.000 | 2.550 | 1.289 |
2-Your dog becomes very excited when it is about to go for a walk (e.g. when it sees its lead, or when it hears “walkies”, etc.) | 5.000 | 4.241 | 1.157 |
3-Your dog is easily startled by noises and/or movements | 3.000 | 2.892 | 1.368 |
4-Your dog is very persistent in its efforts to get you to play | 4.000 | 3.463 | 1.313 |
5-Your dog shows little interest in its surroundings | 4.000 | 4.030 | 1.107 |
6-Your dog appears nervous and/or jumpy for several minutes after it has been startled | 2.000 | 2.170 | 1.278 |
7-Your dog is easily excited | 4.000 | 3.539 | 1.251 |
8-Your dog has a specific fear or phobia | 2.863 | 2.863 | 1.627 |
10-Your dog appears calm in noisy, crowded places | 3.000 | 2.880 | 1.408 |
11-Your dog is full of energy | 4.000 | 4.019 | 1.201 |
12-Your dog is frightened by noises from the television or radio | 1.000 | 1.440 | 0.944 |
13-Your dog usually appears relaxed | 2.000 | 2.035 | 1.149 |
14-Your dog is lazy | 3.000 | 3.294 | 1.451 |
15-Your dog adapts quickly to changes in its environment (e.g. being cared for by different people, moving house or a family member leaving home) | 2.000 | 2.543 | 1.319 |
16-Your dog appears afraid of the vacuum cleaner or any other familiar household appliance | 2.664 | 2.664 | 1.499 |
17-Your dog requires a great deal of encouragement to take part in energetic activities | 5.000 | 4.133 | 1.203 |
18-Your dog persists in being naughty despite being told off for the behaviour | 3.000 | 2.765 | 1.460 |
19-Your dog appears calm in unfamiliar environments | 2.660 | 2.660 | 1.337 |
20-Your dog is very boisterous | 2.000 | 2.643 | 1.381 |
21-Your dog appears unsettled by changes to its routine (e.g. if it is not fed at the usual time, if it is left alone for longer than usual) | 2.000 | 2.604 | 1.369 |
