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...
Main Authors: | Annette Løvheim Kleppang, Anne Mari Steigen, Hanne Søberg Finbråten |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | Health and Quality of Life Outcomes |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-020-01373-5 |
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