Propiedades psicométricas de instrumentos de evaluación de aspectos psicosociales en adolescentes de México / Psychometric Properties of Instruments for Assessing Psychosocial Aspects in Adolescents from México

Resumen El estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar las propiedades psicométricas de las escalas de Ideación Suicida de Roberts, de Depresión del Centro de Estudios Epidemiológicos [CES-D] de Radloff, de Autoestima de Rosenberg, y de Impulsividad, Relación con Papá y Relación con Mamá, las tres de Climent, Aragón y Plutchick. Se realizó un estudio no experimental, de tipo transversal ex-post facto con 4,759 adolescentes de ambos sexos del estado de Chiapas, México. La confiabilidad evaluada a través del coeficiente alpha de Cronbach reportó índices superiores a .700 para todos los instrumentos, excepto para la Escala de Impulsividad. Los análisis factoriales exploratorios realizados mostraron arreglos de ítems semejantes, más no iguales, a los reportados en otros estudios en los que se han aplicado estos instrumentos, confirmando la validez de los constructos teóricos en los que se basó su diseño. Las Escalas analizadas son válidas para su uso en adolescentes de México, considerando los puntos de corte establecidos para cada una de ellas.

Abstract The study aims to analyze the psychometric properties of Roberts' Suicidal Ideation Scale, Radloff´ Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale [CES-D], Radloff, Rosenberg Self-Esteem, and Impulsiveness, Dad Relationship and Mom Relationship, the three of Climent, Aragón & Plutchick. A non-experimental, cross-sectional, ex post facto study was performed with 4,759 adolescents of both sexes in Chiapas, Mexico. Reliability through Cronbach's alpha coefficient reported higher rates to .700 for all instruments, except for Impulsiveness Scale. The exploratory factor analyzes showed items such arrangements, but not identical, to those reported in other studies where these instruments have been administered, confirming the validity of the theoretical constructs on which its design was based. The scales are valid for use in adolescents from México, considering the cut-off points established for each of these tools.

Reliability and validity of the center for epidemiologic studies depression scale in rural populations / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

Objective To assess the reliability and validity of the center for epidemiological studies depression scale (CES-D) in rural populations. Methods CES-D was administered to 330 rural residents in Jinzhou and Zhuanghe district of Dalian city. Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D) was used as standards to assess the discriminant validity and criterion validity. Statistical analysis included Pearson's correlations and the exploratory factor analysis. Results The Cronbach α was 0.74,and the average item-total correlation was 0.59. Two factors were extracted by using exploratory factor analysis:affective and somatic symptoms and interpersonal problems. The range of factor loading was between 0.42 and 0.83. CES-D mean scores were significantly different between the depressive group (22.80±10.28) and non-depressive group (15.36±5.76. t =2.60,P =0.01). The correlation coefficient between CES-D and HAM-D was 0.50( P <0.01). Conclusion The reliability and validity of CES-D for rural populations is acceptable.

Agreement in depression determination among four self-rating depression scales applied to Japanese community-dwelling elderly

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>In this study, we examined the characteristics of depression determination using four representative self-rating depression scales (Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS; Self-rating Depression Scale, SDS; Center for Epidermiologic Studies Depression Scale, CES-D; and Carroll Rating Scale, CRS) applied to Japanese community-dwelling elderly.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Subjects were 563 community-dwelling independent elderly living in twelve prefectures (330 males, 68,9±6.3 yr; 233 females, 68.1±5.8 yr).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Depression rates determined using SDS (45.8%) and CES-D (68.6%) were higher than those determined using GDS (5.7%) and CRS (14.7%). Although correlations of depression scale scores among the four scales were significant and comparable (r: 0.61 (GDS vs. SDS, p<0.01) to 0.78 (SDS vs. CES-D, p<0.01)), the agreement in depression determination varied among scales (kappa coefficients: 0.05 (GDS vs. CES-D, p>0.05) to 0.46 (SDS vs. CES-D, p<0.01)).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Similarities in depression determination were found between GDS and CRS, and between CES-D and SDS. Depression rates determined on the basis of cut-off point for each scale were higher for CES-D and SDS than for GDS and CRS. Depression determination using a four-point rating scale may overestimate a slightly depressive symptom, compared with that using a two-point scale.</p>

Agreement in Depression Determination among Four Self-Rating Depression Scales Applied to Japanese Community-Dwelling Elderly

Objective: In this study, we examined the characteristics of depression determination using four representative self-rating depression scales (Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS; Self-rating Depression Scale, SDS; Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, CES-D; and Carroll Rating Scale, CRS) applied to Japanese community-dwelling elderly. Methods: Subjects were 563 community-dwelling independent elderly living in twelve prefectures (330 males, 68.9±6.3 yr; 233 females, 68.1±5.8 yr). Results: Depression rates determined using SDS (45.8%) and CES-D (68.6%) were higher than those determined using GDS (5.7%) and CRS (14.7%). Although correlations of depression scale scores among the four scales were significant and comparable (r: 0.61 (GDS vs. SDS, p<0.01) to 0.78 (SDS vs. CES-D, p<0.01)), the agreement in depression determination varied among scales (kappa coefficients: 0.05 (GDS vs. CES-D, p>0.05) to 0.46 (SDS vs. CES-D, p<0.01)). Conclusions: Similarities in depression determination were found between GDS and CRS, and between CES-D and SDS. Depression rates determined on the basis of cut-off point for each scale were higher for CES-D and SDS than for GDS and CRS. Depression determination using a four-point rating scale may overestimate a slightly depressive symptom, compared with that using a two-point scale.

The study of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D) in Thai people.

Depression is commonly found in the chronic disable patients and it can effect to rehabilitation process. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CES-D) is one of the psychiatric battery of depression measures. It is a 20-item questionnaire investigating perceived mood and level of functioning within the past seven days. Scores are range from 0.06, with higher scores indicating the increased severity of depression. The objective of this study was to establish the optimal cut off point for Thai people. It was performed among 69 medical personals Siriraj Hospital and 30 psychiatric patients from the department of Psychiatry. Everyone was evaluated by CES-D and DSM-IV method. The finding was that the average score for normal, minor and major depression groups were 10.57 + 4.96, 28.29 + 8.36 and 37.15 + 10.65 with statistical significance (p < 0.001). Scores of 19 or higher was considered indicative of depression with 93.33 per cent sensitivity, 94.2 per cent specificity and 0.9154 reliability. The CES-D could be one of the most useful test for screening of depression.