Measurement properties of the center for epidemiological studies depression scale (CES-D) in older populations.
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Two cross-sectional samples of adults were administered the 20-item Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D). The results support the measurement validity of the CES-D for depression screening in older adult populations
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- Authors
- Hertzog, C., Van Alstine, J., Usala, P. D., Hultsch, D. F., & Dixon, R.
- Affiliations
- Georgia Institute of Technology (US)
- ORCID
- Hertzog, Christopher
- Venue
- Psychological Assessment: A Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
- Published
- 1990-03
- Volume
- 2
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 64-72
- ISSN
- 1040-3590 (ISSN-L)
- 1939-134X
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- W2031802938
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- FWCI
- 8.93
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Psychological Assessment (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Psychological Testing and Assessment
- Keywords
- Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, CES-D, depression screening, older adults, measurement validity, psychometric properties, depression measurement
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