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Fernanda Pâmela Machado1, Marcos Hirata Soares1, Katya Luciane de Oliveira1
1Universidade Estadual de Londrina. Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|July 31, 2024
Summary
The University Student Depression Inventory, Brazilian version (USDI-BR) demonstrates strong validity and internal consistency. This 30-item, 4-factor scale is a reliable tool for assessing depression in university students.
Area of Science:
- Psychometrics
- Mental Health Assessment
Background:
- Depression is a significant concern among university students.
- Validated instruments are crucial for accurate assessment and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the construct validity and internal consistency of the University Student Depression Inventory, Brazilian version (USDI-BR).
Main Methods:
- Methodological study with a snowball sample of 334 students.
- Confirmatory factor analysis and reliability analyses (McDonald's omega, Cronbach's alpha).
- Principal component analysis with varimax and oblimin rotations.
Main Results:
- The USDI-BR showed excellent internal consistency (ω = 0.95).
- The scale retained 30 items and a 4-factor structure, including a new factor for 'Death wish and social withdrawal'.
Conclusions:
- The USDI-BR provides evidence of validity and internal consistency.
- Further research is recommended to expand the evidence of its psychometric properties.
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