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Psychometric Properties of the Beck Depression Inventory—II (BDI-II) Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Segal, Daniel L., Coolidge, Frederick L., Cahill, Brian S., O'Riley, Alisa A.·2008·Behavior Modification

Abstract

The psychometric properties of the Beck Depression Inventory—II (BDI-II) as a self-administered screening tool for depressive symptoms were examined in a sample of community-dwelling older and younger adults. Participants completed the BDI-II, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, the Coolidge Axis II Inventory, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Short Psychological Well-Being Scale. Internal reliability of the BDI-II was found to be good among older and younger adults. The average BDI-II depression score did not differ between younger and older adults. Solid evidence for convergent and discriminant validity was demonstrated by correlations between the BDI-II with the other measures. The BDI-II appears to have strong psychometric support as a screening measure for depression among older adults in the general population. Implications for using the BDI-II as an assessment instrument in behaviorally based psychotherapy are discussed.

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Authors
Segal, D. L., Coolidge, F. L., Cahill, B. S., & O'Riley, A. A.
Affiliations
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (US)
  • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Venue
Behavior Modification
Published
2008-01
Volume
32
Issue
1
Pages
3-20
ISSN
  • 0145-4455 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-4167
OpenAlex
W2026064198
Cited by
335
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42
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11.54
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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  • Behavior Modification (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Psychological Testing and Assessment
Keywords
Beck Depression Inventory-II, depression screening, older adults, psychometric properties, convergent validity, discriminant validity, internal consistency, depressive symptoms, perceived stress, psychological well-being, community-dwelling adults
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Depressive Disorder, Female, Humans, Male, Mass Screening, Middle Aged, Personality Inventory, Psychometrics, Quality of Life, Reproducibility of Results, Geriatric Assessment

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