Stress detection through art activity: a comparison measurement through face stimulus assessment (FSA) and perceived stress scale (PSS) / Siti Nadiah Sutimin

The quality of life is often impaired by stress and was closely associated with the rising number of mental illness cases. Stress can be brought on by a variety of issues, including pressure from work, financial obligations, the environment, or connections with friends and family. If stress issues are not addressed, they may result in physical or mental health issues. Thus, this paper examine the level of stress by using Face Stimulus Assessment (FSA) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The researcher also compared the application of Face Stimulus Assessment (FSA) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) in identifying stress. Numerous studies on various stress scales have been conducted, and they are frequently used to assess the amount of stress experienced by different individuals. The Face Stimulus Assessment (FSA) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)which were employed as a medium to detect stress by comparing the results, are two stress tools included in this study. Modified Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale(FEATS) was utilised in this study as a formal rating guide for Face Stimulus Assessment (FSA). Test was performed on 20 participants aged 19 to 30 years, divided into three groups: students, working adults, and unemployed adults. The data were derived from Face Stimulus Assessment (FSA) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)assessment, completed by the participants. Findings indicated that both evaluations are comparable. Therefore, Face Stimulus Assessment (FSA) and Perceived Stress Scale(PSS) graded with Modified Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale (FEATS) is a compatible way to calculate stress. Further analysis, however, had to be done as the Face Stimulus Assessment (FSA) is still a work in progress to be established as a credible and well-founded evaluation. This study will be useful and important to future studies focused on the interpretation of psychological content.