Factor structure of the center for epidemiological studies depression scale in Hong Kong adolescents

Stephanie W. Lee; Sunita M. Stewart; Barbara M. Byrne; Joy P.S. Wong; S. Y. Ho; Peter W.H. Lee; T. H. Lam

doi:10.1080/00223890701845385

Factor structure of the center for epidemiological studies depression scale in Hong Kong adolescents

Stephanie W. Lee, Sunita M. Stewart, Barbara M. Byrne, Joy P.S. Wong, S. Y. Ho, Peter W.H. Lee, T. H. Lam

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We present data from the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D; Radloff, 1977) for 2 samples of Hong Kong community adolescents (combined N = 1,385). The 4 positive affect items related poorly to the remainder of the scale. Using 16 items, the data were consistent with 2 models with highly correlated factors: (a) a 2-factor model, 1 of which merged somatic and affective items, and (b) a 3-factor model separating somatic, depressed, and interpersonal items. Correlations with related constructs provide preliminary support of validity. Hong Kong adolescents are influenced both by traditional concepts of mind-body holism and Western psychological models separating psychological and somatic symptoms.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	175-184
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Personality Assessment
Volume	90
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00223890701845385
Publication status	Published - Mar 2008

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