Depression, Physical Health and Somatic Complaints in the Elderly: A Study of the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale.

Steuer, Joanne; And Others

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Publication Date: 1980-Sep

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Depression, Physical Health and Somatic Complaints in the Elderly: A Study of the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale.

Steuer, Joanne; And Others

Journal of Gerontology, v35 n5 p683-88 Sep 1980

No relationship was found between health ratings and depression scores, but a significant association emerged between a somatic symptom subscale and depression scores. Results indicated a factor structure based on the positioning of the positively and negatively worded items. (Author)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Depression (Psychology), Fatigue (Biology), Older Adults, Physical Health, Predictive Validity, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Test Bias

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Zung Self Rating Depression Scale

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