Table 7 Correlations between the RFQ scales and further psychological measures
From: Gain +1 or Avoid −1: Validation of the German Regulatory Focus Questionnaire (RFQ)
| RFQ Promotion Focus | RFQ Prevention Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| BIS (Inhibition) | −.34 ** | .12 ** |
| BAS (Activation) | .34 ** | −.14 ** |
| CSES positive | .66 ** | .07 * |
| CSES negative | −.48 ** | −.07 * |
| BFI-10 Openness | .20 ** | .00 |
| BFI-10 Conscientiousness | .32 ** | .17 ** |
| BFI-10 Extraversion | .33 ** | −.11 ** |
| BFI-10 Agreeableness | .14 ** | .12 ** |
| BFI-10 Neuroticism | −.36 ** | .04 |
| LOT-Optimism | .50 ** | .05 |
| LOT-Pessimism | −.60 ** | −.15 ** |
| PHQ-4 | −.46 ** | −.09 ** |
| SSS-8 | −.33 ** | −.16 ** |
| Subjective health status (VAS) | .33 ** | .08 * |