Abstract
The Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale is one of the most popular instruments for survey work with the general population. A 1993 study by Thorson and Powell reported a 5-factor solution. The present study was undertaken to replicate these findings; however, factor analysis with varimax rotation based on the responses of 187 students yielded 4 factors of depressed affect, somatic disturbance, positive affect, and interpersonal difficulties. Although these data do not replicate the 5-factor work of Thorson and Powell, they do largely confirm the previous research.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 40-42 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Psychological Reports |
| Volume | 76 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 1995 |
| Externally published | Yes |