Dataset from the Indonesian adaptation of the center for epidemiologic studies depression scale for emerging adults

This article describes a dataset generated from the Indonesian adaptation of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). The dataset consists of responses collected from 236 emerging adults aged 18-29 years residing in Greater Jakarta, Indonesia, of which 221 valid responses were retained after applying eligibility criteria. The instrument was translated and culturally adapted following international guidelines, including forward-backward translation and expert review to ensure conceptual and linguistic equivalence. The dataset includes responses to 20 self-report items assessing depressive symptoms, demographic information (age, gender, education), and statistical outputs derived from reliability and validity analyses. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted with indices including Chi-square (χ²), Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA), Comparative Fit Index (CFI), and Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR). Reliability measures include Cronbach's alpha (α) and composite reliability coefficients.