Review:
Ces D (center For Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale)
overall review score: 4.5
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score is between 0 and 5
The CES-D (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale) is a widely used self-report scale designed to measure depressive symptoms in the general population.
Key Features
- Self-report scale
- Measures depressive symptoms
- Widely used in research
Pros
- Easy to administer and score
- Provides a standardized measure of depressive symptoms
- Useful for research and clinical assessment
Cons
- May not capture all aspects of depression
- Self-report measures can be subject to biases
- Has been criticized for relying on symptom reports rather than clinical diagnosis