Developing and validating a short version of the multidimensional depression scale in asian adolescents sample using rasch analysis.

ABSTRACT: Depression is a prevalent mental disorder among Asian adolescents. The 52-item Multidimensional Depression Assessment Scale (MDAS), with its four sub-scales (Emotional, Cognitive, Somatic, Interpersonal), has been effective in measuring depressive symptoms across various dimensions. However, there is increasing interest in developing a shorter version for easier administration. This study aimed to (1) shorten the MDAS using Rasch analysis and (2) evaluate the psychometric properties of the shortened scale for Asian adolescents. A sample of 1996 Asian adolescents aged 12-18 from secondary schools in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Netherlands participated via the Qualtrics online platform. Rasch analysis was conducted using Winsteps, with a stepwise removal of one item per su

SUBMITTER: Cheung HN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12835118 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature