The feasibility, utility and reliability of the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (ZSDS) was examined in a large sample of ambulatory cancer patients. This tool and a brief 11-item version of the ZSDS (excluding nine items concerning somatic symptoms), which was developed during the course of the su
Intake Screening With the Self-Rating Depression Scale in a University Counseling Center
โ Scribed by Timothy B. Smith; Ilene Rosenstein; Michael M. Granaas
- Publisher
- American Counseling Association
- Year
- 2001
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 572 KB
- Volume
- 4
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1099-0399
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โฆ Synopsis
Screening clients at intake for symptoms of depression can be beneficial provided the instrument used is reliable and valid. The psychometric properties of the SelfโRating Depression Scale (SDS) were examined using an ethnically diverse sample of 324 counseling center clients. Results provided moderate support for the SDS. Differences across demographic groups and considerations for intake screening are discussed.
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