Validation of the Chinese Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale in Depressed Patients in Hong Kong
Abstract. To better understand and gauge the severity of anhedonia, the Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale (DARS) was developed which focuses on assessing the four pleasure domains of anhedonia. Lacking any Asian data in the original study, a Chinese version of the DARS (C-DARS) was evaluated in thi...
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| author | Edgar Wing-ka Ching Tin Po Chiang Jessica O. Y. Wong Bonnie W. M. Siu Koi Man Cheng Simon S. Y. Lui Eric F. C. Cheung |
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| description | Abstract. To better understand and gauge the severity of anhedonia, the Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale (DARS) was developed which focuses on assessing the four pleasure domains of anhedonia. Lacking any Asian data in the original study, a Chinese version of the DARS (C-DARS) was evaluated in this study. The scale was developed by backward and forward translations and reviewed by an expert panel and a focus group. One hundred fifty-one depressed patients were recruited. The internal consistency and test–retest reliability were confirmed (McDonald’s ω = .82); a confirmatory factor analysis showed a second-order model with adequate fit (RMSEA = .078, CFI = .945). Concurrent validity was examined by the correlations with the Chinese version of the Snaith–Hamilton Pleasure Scale (r = −.72, p < .001), while discriminant validity was examined with the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (r = −.34, p < .001). The C-DARS was shown to be a psychometrically sound and valid measure of anhedonia severity ready for clinical use. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f71181d6fe644654947c82838abb9c1e2023-04-20T09:28:57ZengHogrefe Publishing GroupPsychological Test Adaptation and Development2698-18662021-12-0121727910.1027/2698-1866/a000012Validation of the Chinese Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale in Depressed Patients in Hong KongEdgar Wing-ka Ching0Tin Po Chiang1Jessica O. Y. Wong2Bonnie W. M. Siu3Koi Man Cheng4Simon S. Y. Lui5Eric F. C. Cheung6Department of Psychiatry, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, PR ChinaCastle Peak Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, PR ChinaCastle Peak Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, PR ChinaCastle Peak Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, PR ChinaCastle Peak Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, PR ChinaDepartment of Psychiatry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, PR ChinaKwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, PR ChinaAbstract. To better understand and gauge the severity of anhedonia, the Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale (DARS) was developed which focuses on assessing the four pleasure domains of anhedonia. Lacking any Asian data in the original study, a Chinese version of the DARS (C-DARS) was evaluated in this study. The scale was developed by backward and forward translations and reviewed by an expert panel and a focus group. One hundred fifty-one depressed patients were recruited. The internal consistency and test–retest reliability were confirmed (McDonald’s ω = .82); a confirmatory factor analysis showed a second-order model with adequate fit (RMSEA = .078, CFI = .945). Concurrent validity was examined by the correlations with the Chinese version of the Snaith–Hamilton Pleasure Scale (r = −.72, p < .001), while discriminant validity was examined with the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (r = −.34, p < .001). The C-DARS was shown to be a psychometrically sound and valid measure of anhedonia severity ready for clinical use.https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/2698-1866/a000012anhedoniadepressionChinapsychometricsSHAPSHAMD |
| spellingShingle | Edgar Wing-ka Ching Tin Po Chiang Jessica O. Y. Wong Bonnie W. M. Siu Koi Man Cheng Simon S. Y. Lui Eric F. C. Cheung Validation of the Chinese Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale in Depressed Patients in Hong Kong Psychological Test Adaptation and Development anhedonia depression China psychometrics SHAPS HAMD |
| title | Validation of the Chinese Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale in Depressed Patients in Hong Kong |
| title_full | Validation of the Chinese Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale in Depressed Patients in Hong Kong |
| title_fullStr | Validation of the Chinese Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale in Depressed Patients in Hong Kong |
| title_full_unstemmed | Validation of the Chinese Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale in Depressed Patients in Hong Kong |
| title_short | Validation of the Chinese Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale in Depressed Patients in Hong Kong |
| title_sort | validation of the chinese dimensional anhedonia rating scale in depressed patients in hong kong |
| topic | anhedonia depression China psychometrics SHAPS HAMD |
| url | https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/2698-1866/a000012 |
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