What is the DASS measure of stability?

Note 2: The DASS is a state measure, not a trait measure. Therefore it is not desirable to have a high test-retest correlation – the size of the correlation should reflect the actual stability or change in emotional states experienced by the sample over the period in question. 5.

What is the age range for the DASS scale?

The DASS has been used with adolescents down to 14 years of age, but we have little data from that age range to confirm the validity of the scales.

What is the difference between the full Dass and the dass21?

There are several published studies showing that the DASS21 has the same factor structure and gives similar results to the full DASS (see Publications page). In general, the full DASS is often preferable for clinical work, and the DASS21 is often best for research purposes.

Is it better to use Dass scores or labels in research?

  For most research purposes, it is much better to use DASS scores rather than attempt to divide a sample into “normal” vs “clinical” or “high” vs “low”. However, for clinical purposes, we recognise that it can be helpful to have conventional labels to help characterise degree of severity relative to the population.

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What is a good alternative to the DASS?

Alternatives to the DASS for younger children include the Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI) for depression, and the State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC) or the Revised Children’s Manifest Anxiety Scale (RCMAS) for anxiety.

What is the DASS test-retest correlation?

Note 2: The DASS is a state measure, not a trait measure. Therefore it is not desirable to have a high test-retest correlation – the size of the correlation should reflect the actual stability or change in emotional states experienced by the sample over the period in question.

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