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The Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Depression in Adolescents (SEQ-DA). Development and psychometric evaluation
Bruce Tonge1, Neville King, Ester Klimkeit
1Monash University Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton,Victoria, Australia.
European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
|October 29, 2005
Summary
The Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Depression in Adolescents (SEQ-DA) reliably measures coping abilities in depressed teens. Higher scores predict better treatment outcomes, supporting its clinical use.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent psychology
- Clinical psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Depression is a significant mental health concern in adolescents.
- Accurate measurement of self-efficacy is crucial for treatment.
- The Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Depression in Adolescents (SEQ-DA) was developed to assess coping abilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the reliability and validity of the SEQ-DA.
- To assess the SEQ-DA's utility in a clinical adolescent population.
- To determine if SEQ-DA scores predict treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- The study included 130 adolescents undergoing depression treatment.
- The SEQ-DA was administered and psychometric properties were evaluated.
- Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity were assessed.
Main Results:
- The SEQ-DA demonstrated good internal consistency and test-retest reliability.
- Higher SEQ-DA scores correlated with lower self-rated depression, indicating good construct validity.
- Pre-treatment SEQ-DA scores predicted better treatment outcomes at 3 and 6 months.
Conclusions:
- The SEQ-DA is a reliable and valid measure for assessing self-efficacy in depressed adolescents.
- The SEQ-DA shows potential for clinical application and research.
- Self-efficacy, as measured by the SEQ-DA, is a significant predictor of treatment success.
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