What is the difference between the Dass and DASS-21 scores?

The University of New South Wales in Australia developed a questionnaire to measure all three of them using one questionnaire, known as DASS. The DASS has 42 items. The DASS-21 has 21 items if you are under time pressure. The DASS-21 scores are multiplied by two so that you can compare the DASS-21 score with the normal DASS.

What does Dass stand for?

Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) Introduction. Depression, anxiety, and stress are all negative feelings. The University of New South Wales in Australia developed a questionnaire to measure all three of them using one questionnaire, known as DASS.

How many items are in the DASS-21?

The DASS-21 has 21 items if you are under time pressure. The DASS-21 scores are multiplied by two so that you can compare the DASS-21 score with the normal DASS. You can find the DASS-21 in the PsyToolkit survey library by clicking here .

Is the DASS self report instrument?

The DASS is a self-report instrument, and no special skills are required to administer or score it. However, decisions based on particular score profiles should be made only by experienced clinicians who have carried out an appropriate clinical examination [313].

What is the internal consistency of the DASS scale?

All studies have demonstrated excellent internal consistency of the DASS scales in both the 42- and 21-item (DASS-21) versions: Depression (range=.91 to .97); Anxiety (range=.81 to .92); and Stress (range=.88 to .95).

Are the psychometric properties of the DASS untested in older adults?

Despite these findings, the psychometric properties of the DASS remain untested in older adults, for whom the identification of efficient measures of these constructs is especially important.

Is the DASS-21 a valid measure of depression?

Results indicate that the DASS-21 has overall good-to-excellent internal consistency, a three-factor structure consistent with younger samples, very good convergent validity, and acceptable discriminative validity – especially with respect the depression scale.

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.

What is the salary of a Grade II Dass officer in Delhi?

Exam for the post of GRADE-II DASS is conducted by the Delhi Staff Selection Services Board (DSSSB). In the 6th CPC he was entitled for the Grade Pay of Rs 4,600. Now in the 7th CPC he is entitled for the Basic Pay Rs 44,900 and comes under level 7 of the following Pay Matrix Table.

What are some of the things that Kabir has said?

Kabir is known for being critical of both Hinduism and Islam, stating that the former was misguided by the Vedas, and questioning their meaningless rites of initiation such as the sacred thread and circumcision respectively.

When and where was Kabir born?

The details regarding Kabir’s birth are obscure. Some sources favor 1398 as the year of his birth while others state that he was born around 1440. According to one legend about him, he was born to a Brahmin unwed mother in Varanasi by immaculate-conception who then abandoned the newborn infant.

How do you use Weil and dass in German?

Weil and dass explanation. 1. How to use “weil” und “dass” (conjuctions) weil = because – “weil” makes the verb go to the end of the sentence. Here are some examples using the present, perfect tenses and modal verbs. Notice where the verbs are positioned!!

Can the DASS be administered by computer?

Yes the DASS can be administered by computer. One advantage of electronic administration, especially for research studies, is that scoring can be automated. We do not endorse or distribute any particular programs.

Does the DASS-21 work for depression?

The researchers concluded that the DASS-21 performed well when it came to assessing the symptoms of depression and anxiety, though its ability to identify stress in the teenage study participants was more limited. Another study was conducted by the British Psychological Society in 2005.

What is the DASS questionnaire?

This Questionnaire is a short version (21 item) of a 42-item self report instrument designed to measure three related negative emotional states: depression, anxiety and tension/stress. The DASS questionnaire is in the public domain, and may be downloaded from the link below.

What are the DASS scores for anxiety and depression?

The DASS yields three subscale scores for depression, anxiety, and tension/stress. DASS_Anxiety = 2 + 4 + 7 + 9 + 15 + 19 + 20 DASS_Depression = 3 + 5 + 10 + 13 + 16 + 17 + 21 DASS_Stress = 1 + 6 + 8 + 11 + 12 + 14 +18

Who can administer the DASS-21?

Since the DASS-21 is a self-reporting assessment, there are no requirements for who can administer it. However, the interpretation of this instrument should be conducted only by qualified individuals with specialized training in psychology or by certified mental health professionals.