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The Depressive Experiences Questionnaire: revision and validation.

J Welkowitz, J D Lish, R N Bond

    Journal of Personality Assessment
    |February 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces a revised scoring system for the Depressive Experiences Questionnaire (DEQ), demonstrating its reliability and significant correlations with gender roles and depression measures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Psychometrics

    Background:

    • The Depressive Experiences Questionnaire (DEQ) is a key instrument for assessing depression.
    • A need exists for refined scoring systems to improve DEQ's psychometric properties.
    • Understanding the relationship between depression, gender roles, and personality is crucial in clinical psychology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a new, unit-weight scoring system for the Depressive Experiences Questionnaire (DEQ).
    • To examine the internal consistency and construct validity of the revised DEQ scales.
    • To investigate the correlations between the revised DEQ scales, gender-role identity, and overall depression levels.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 131 college students participated in the study.
    • Participants completed the revised Depressive Experiences Questionnaire (DEQ), the Bem Sex-Role Inventory (BSRI), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).
    • Statistical analyses were performed to assess internal consistency and intercorrelations between the measures.

    Main Results:

    • The revised DEQ scales demonstrated substantial internal consistency.
    • Significant correlations were found between the DEQ subscales and the masculinity and femininity scales of the BSRI.
    • No significant correlation was observed between the revised DEQ scales and gender itself.
    • The DEQ anaclitic and introjective scales showed significant correlations with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).

    Conclusions:

    • The new unit-weight scoring system for the DEQ is psychometrically sound and reliable.
    • The revised DEQ effectively measures depression-related experiences and their relationship with gender-role constructs.
    • Findings support the utility of the revised DEQ in clinical and research settings for understanding depression and personality dynamics.

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