Depression

Rehm, Lynn P.; Gordon-Leventon, Barbara; Ivens, Carolyn

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“…Despite the significance of this disorder throughout all stages of life, there were no references to child depression in the psychiatric literature until the late 70s (Tisher, 2007). Studies carried out to characterise child depression have identified symptoms such as low self-esteem, changes in sleep patterns, loss or increase in appetite and weight, social isolation, hyperactivity, dysphoria and suicidal ideation (Del Barrio, 1990; Del Barrio, Frías, & Mestre, 1994;Rehm, Gordon-Leventon, & Ivens, 1987). In addition to these symptoms, similar to those defined for depression in adults, specific symptomatology exists associated with child and teenage depression which manifests itself in problems of conduct, irritability, fits of bad temper and disobedience (Del Barrio, 1990).…”

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Validation of Children's Depression Scale in the Basque-Speaking Population

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The aim of this study was to validate the Basque version of the CDS (Children's Depression Scale, Lang & Tisher, 1978), one of the most widely used questionnaires for the assessment of childhood depression, which has already been proved to be a valid and reliable tool in different cultures. The questionnaire was administered to a community sample of 886 participants (432 males and 454 females) aged between 8 and 16. A two-factor solution was obtained (Depressive dimension and Positive Dimension), which accounted for 29.86 % of the variance. Reliability with regard to internal consistency level and long-term stability was good (α = .95 and .79; andR= .73 and .59 for Depressive and Positive dimensions, respectively). Analysis of Differential Item Functioning with respect to age and gender showed that 91% and 88% of the items, respectively, did not present DIF. External validity evidence for the questionnaire was also obtained. We consider that the present work offers researchers and professionals interested in this area of study a valid and reliable tool for assessing depressive symptoms in Basque-speaking children and adolescents.

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Validation of Children's Depression Scale in the Basque-Speaking Population

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Cognitive Components of Depression

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Carter

1990

Handbook of Developmental Psychopathology

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A Cross-Cultural Evaluation of Depression in Children in Egypt, Kuwait, and the United States

Abdel‐Khalek

Soliman

1999

Psychol Rep

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The English version of the Arabic Children's Depression Inventory, constructed by Abdel-Khalek, was applied to a sample of 535 U.S. students (11 to 18 years old). Cronbach coefficients alpha were .88, .90, and .89 for boys, girls, and all subjects, respectively. Seven factors were extracted by principal axis factor analysis (Negative mood and self-depreciation, Fatigue, Lack of loneliness, Sleep problems, Weak concentration, Pessimism, and Feeling happy), denoting clear factorial structure; however, the scale was intended to be unidimensional. Sex and racial differences for this American sample were not statistically significant but the correlation of depression scores with age was .22. The scale appears useful in studying depression in American school children and adolescents. Also, cross-cultural differences in childhood depression between samples from Egypt and Kuwait of previous studies and the present American sample were examined. Based on the effect size, female Kuwaiti had a lower mean depression score than either the Egyptian or American groups. The scale can be used in cross-cultural research.

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Depression

Cited by 4 publications

References 112 publications

Validation of Children's Depression Scale in the Basque-Speaking Population

Validation of Children's Depression Scale in the Basque-Speaking Population

Cognitive Components of Depression

A Cross-Cultural Evaluation of Depression in Children in Egypt, Kuwait, and the United States

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