The 21-Item and 12-Item Versions of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales: Psychometric Evaluation in a Korean Population

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Authors

Eun‐Hyun Lee · Ajou University

Seung Hei Moon · Inha University

Myung Sun Cho

Eun Suk Park · Gwangmyeong Mental Health Welfare Center

Soon-Young Kim · Gwangmyeong Mental Health Welfare Center

Jin Sil Han · Kimpo University

Jung Hee Cheio

Abstract

The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21 and 12 appear to be acceptable, reliable, and valid instruments. However, the shorter Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 12 may be more feasible to use in a busy practice and also be less burdensome to respondents.

Topics & Keywords

Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Asian Nursing Research

Volume 13, Issue 1, pp. 30-37

DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2018.11.006

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