Application of a joint latent space item response model to clustering stressful life events and the Beck Depression Inventory-II: results from Korean epidemiological survey data.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

According to previous findings, stressful life events (SLEs) and their subtypes are associated with depressive symptoms. However, few studies have explored potential models for these events and incidental symptoms of depression.

Methods

Participants (3,966 men; 5,709 women) were recruited from the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Etiology Research Center cohort. SLEs were measured using a 47-item Life Experiences Survey (LES) with a standardized protocol. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). Joint latent space item response models were applied by gender and age group (<50 vs. ≥50 years old).

Results

Among the LES items, death or illness of close relatives, legal problems, sexual difficulties, family relatio

SUBMITTER: Kim HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10185968 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature