The DASS-243 was first developed in the 1990s by a team of researchers led by Dr. Peter Lovibond and Dr. Sydney Lovibond. The original version of the DASS, known as the DASS-42, consisted of 42 items and was designed to assess three distinct but related constructs: depression, anxiety, and stress. However, subsequent research revealed that the DASS-42 could be shortened to 21 items without compromising its psychometric properties. The resulting instrument, the DASS-21, was later revised and published as the DASS-243.
Both the DASS-21 and DASS-42 have three subscales: DASS-243
The DASS-21, or Depression Anxiety Stress Scales, is a psychological assessment tool designed to measure three negative emotional states: depression, anxiety, and stress. It is a self-report questionnaire that consists of 21 items, divided into three subscales of seven items each. The DASS-243 was first developed in the 1990s
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Demonstrates high internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha ranges often between 0.74 and 0.93 . Versions: DASS-42: The full 42-item version.
While there is no single instrument named "DASS-243," this combination is frequently discussed in research contexts regarding psychological distress assessment. 1. Understanding the DASS Instrument