Psychometric properties of the Nepali language version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21).

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To assess the psychometric properties of the Nepali language version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21).

Design

Descriptive, cross-sectional survey.

Methods

The DASS-21 was administered (May-July 2019) among 794 randomly selected older adults aged ≥60 years. Factor structure was evaluated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Cronbach's alpha was calculated, and correlation analyses with quality of life evaluated convergent validity.

Results

Exploratory factor analysis indicated that the 21 items loaded on three factors, with factor loadings ranging from 0.50-0.88. Confirmatory factor analysis suggested a four-factor model including the three subscales and an additional common 'general distress' factor, which demonstrated a bett

SUBMITTER: Thapa DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9584496 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature