Psychometric properties of the 42-item and 21-item versions of the depression anxiety stress scales in clinical groups and a community sample

Article Abstract:

Research was conducted to examine the reliability, factor structure and validity of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) in clinical groups and a community sample. Samples consisted of outpatients diagnosed with panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, major depressive disorder, social phobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Results indicate that the DASS is an excellent instrument for measuring features of hyperarousal, depression and tension in nonclinical and clinical groups.

Stress (Psychology), Psychological tests, Scale analysis (Psychology)

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Assessment of depression and anxiety in East Asia

Article Abstract:

The literature on research with self-report measures of depression and anxiety in East Asia is reviewed. The research revealed that depression and anxiety in East Asia relied heavily on the use of a limited number of translated instruments and that the Asian language versions of these instruments are reliable and valid for use with Asian populations.

Asians

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Psychometric properties of the state-trait inventory for cognitive and somatic anxiety (STICSA): comparison to the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the State-Trait Inventory for Cognitive and Somatic Anxiety (STICSA) which is used to find the cognitive and somatic symptoms of anxiety regarding the various moods of a person. It is seen that the STICSA was better method to measure anxiety as compared with depression unlike the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.

Psychometrics, Report

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