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Psychometric Synthesis of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale -- Revised English and Translated/Adapted Versions
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Kimong, Patricia J.; Erford, Bradley T.; DeCino, Daniel A. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2023
We reviewed 19 English version scholarly works and 11 other language translation articles from 2004-2018 for the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale -- Revised (CESD-R). Alpha was 0.92 (0.90, 0.94; N = 13,150); convergent, factorial, and diagnostic validity were robust. Implications for counseling practice and research were discussed.
Descriptors: Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Depression (Psychology), Measures (Individuals), Psychometrics
Measurement Invariance and Structure Validity of Scores on the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression - Revised (CESD-R) Scale with a Large University Sample
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Julie Sriken; Bradley T. Erford; Martin F. Sherman; Kristen Watson; Heather L. Smith – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2024
Psychometric characteristics of CESD-R scores were explored on a sample of 966 undergraduate students. Internal consistency ([alpha] = 0.92), external convergent and discriminant validity, and response bias were adequate to excellent. Strong measurement invariance was evident for gender and race comparisons, and the unidimensional model fit the…
Descriptors: Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Depression (Psychology), Measures (Individuals), Undergraduate Students
Psychometric Analysis of Scores on the Social Justice Scale (SJS) with a Human Services University Sample
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Hales, Katherine; Sriken, Julie; Erford, Bradley T.; Sherman, Martin F.; Smith, Heather – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2023
The Social Justice Scale (SJS) and various subscales were studied on a sample of 414 human services university undergraduates. Internal consistency ([alpha] = 0.93), discriminant validity, and response bias were adequate. The 4-factor model demonstrated an excellent fit. Implications were discussed for use of the SJS in practice and research.
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Scores, Social Justice, Measures (Individuals)
The Consequences of Perfectionism Scale: Factorial Structure and Relationships with Perfectionism, Performance Perfectionism, Affect, and Depressive Symptoms
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Stoeber, Joachim; Hoyle, Azina; Last, Freyja – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2013
This study investigated the Consequences of Perfectionism Scale (COPS) and its relationships with perfectionism, performance perfectionism, affect, and depressive symptoms in 202 university students using confirmatory factor analysis, correlations, and regression analyses. Results suggest that the COPS is a reliable and valid measure of positive…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Depression (Psychology), Affective Behavior, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
A Brief Version of the Family Background Questionnaire
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Melchert, Timothy P.; Kalemeera, Augustine – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2009
Although it is lengthy, the Family Background Questionnaire (FBQ) provides reliable behaviorally specific family history information. Results from reliability and validity analyses suggest that a brief version of this instrument that assesses parental responsiveness, child maltreatment, and parental substance abuse would provide a useful screening…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Child Abuse, Family Characteristics, Test Reliability