Using Rasch measurement theory to assess the psychometric properties of a depressive symptoms scale in Norwegian adolescents

Using Rasch measurement theory to assess the psychometric properties of a depressive symptoms scale in Norwegian adolescents

Abstract Background Scales measuring depressive symptoms in adolescents and adults are widely used for epidemiological purposes. The purpose of this study is to use Rasch measurement theory to examine the psychometric properties of a six-item scale intended to measure depressive symptoms in Norwegia...

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Main Authors: Annette Løvheim Kleppang, Anne Mari Steigen, Hanne Søberg Finbråten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Subjects:
Adolescents
Depression
Rasch measurement theory
Psychometrics
Surveys and questionnaires
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-020-01373-5

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