The "bubbles"-study: Validation of ultra-short scales for the assessment of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms.

ABSTRACT: Depression, anxiety and stress symptoms cause substantial psychological and economic burdens around the globe. To mitigate the negative consequences, the negative symptoms should be identified at an early stage. Therefore, the implementation of very brief valid screening tools in mental health prevention programs and in therapeutic settings is advantageous. In two studies on representative German population samples, we developed and validated three ultra-short scales-the "bubbles"-that consist of only one item based on the Depression Anxiety Stress 21 subscales (DASS-21) for the assessment of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms. The results of Study 1 (N = 1,001) and Study 2 (N = 894) revealed that the bubbles are valid instruments that fit the DASS-21 subscales on the factor level. Mo

SUBMITTER: Brailovskaia J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10954120 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature