A unidimensional short form of the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS-7) derived using item response theory

Abstract The Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) is the most widely used measure of hopelessness, a key psychological construct linked with various mental health outcomes. In clinical settings, the BHS has proven a reliable tool for assessing hopelessness; however, there has been debate regarding the tool...

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Main Authors: Tyrone B. Pretorius, Anita Padmanabhanunni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56792-x