Psychometric properties and normative values of the revised demoralization scale (DS-II) in a representative sample of the German general population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Demoralization is a clinically relevant syndrome in chronic diseases. The demoralization scale (DS-II) was recently developed as an economic screening tool in clinical populations. Main aim of this study was to provide normative data of DS-II scores in the general population.

Methods

We developed a new German version, the DS-II Münster, and tested internal consistency as well as the previously proposed two-factor structure with confirmatory factor analyses. The DS-II was applied in a household survey of the general population. Associations between DS-II scores and age, gender and other sociodemographic variables were explored.

Results

The final sample consisted of N = 2471 participants (mean age = 49.8 years, range: 18-96; 50.1% men, 49.8% women). The DS-II

SUBMITTER: Ramm M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10512641 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature