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Psychometric properties of an interviewer-administered version of the Kessler Psychological Distress scale (K10) among Dutch, Moroccan and Turkish respondents.
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International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research . 2009, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p159-168. 10p. 4 Charts, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- The Kessler Psychological Distress scale (K10) is an instrument that is widely used to screen for mental disorders, but information is lacking on its psychometric qualities in non-Western samples. This study used a population-based sample (N = 725) to assess the reliability and validity of the K10 across ethnic groups in an urban area. The results were generally supportive of the K10 as a reliable and valid instrument to screen for anxiety and depression in all three groups. Cronbach's alpha was high (0.93) and the results indicated the existence of a solid single factor structure. Item bias in relation to ethnic background was minor. In each group, there was good criterion validity with respect to one-month DSM-IV diagnosis for depressive and/or anxiety disorder. The results nevertheless highlight the importance of cross-cultural validation, as we found different cut-off values for ethnic subgroups to obtain optimal sensitivity and specificity for detecting depressive and/or anxiety disorders. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
*ANXIETY
*PSYCHOMETRICS
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10498931
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 43910620
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.288