Depression Factors Scale

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Description The Depression-Factors Scale, developed by Grinker et al. (1961) in collaboration with The University of Akron and The Archives of the History of American Psychology, contains 31 items designed to assess symptoms of depression. The items are grouped into five distinct factors, though further details on the factors themselves are not specified in the available source.
Author Grinker, R. R.
Purpose To assess symptoms of depression across multiple factors.
Construct Depression
Instrument Type Rating Scale
Reliability No reliability indicated.
Validity No validity indicated.
Factor Analysis No factor analysis indicated.
Test Methodology Paper-based administration.
Test Items 31 items
Classification 5100 Anxiety and Depression
Population Group Human; Male; Female
Keywords Depression-Factors Scale
Index Terms Depression (Emotion); Major Depression
Permissions May use for Research/Teaching

Reference: Grinker, R. R. (1961). Depression-Factors Scale.

 

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Mohammed looti (2025). Depression Factors Scale. Psychological Scales & Instruments Database. Retrieved from https://db.arabpsychology.com/scales/depression-factors-scale/

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