Some general population norms for the short form Beck Depression Inventory

J Clin Psychol. 1984 May;40(3):751-3. doi: 10.1002/1097-4679(198405)40:3<751::aid-jclp2270400320>3.0.co;2-y.

Abstract

Presented age and sex-specific norms for the 13-item short form of the Beck Depression Inventory, based on data collected during a general health survey (N = 1091). Females were found to score more highly than males, and an internal consistency reliability of .81 was found.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Depressive Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • New Zealand
  • Psychological Tests*
  • Psychometrics
  • Reference Values
  • Sex Factors