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. 2014;22(3):511-24.
doi: 10.1891/1061-3749.22.3.511.

Validation of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale in black single mothers

Rahshida Atkins

Validation of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale in black single mothers

Rahshida Atkins. J Nurs Meas. 2014.

Abstract

Background and purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factor structure of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scale in a community sample of Black single mothers and to evaluate the scale's construct validity.

Methods: Principal components and exploratory factor analysis were used. The participants responded to the CES-D scale and Spielberger's State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory.

Results: The final sample consisted of 208 Black single mothers aged 18-45 years. A 2-factor structure was accepted. Construct validity was confirmed via significant correlations with the anger scales. A method artifact for the 2-factor solution was ruled out.

Conclusion: The CES-D scale is valid for use with Black single mothers. Additional psychometric evidence for the CES-D for Black single mothers is warranted.

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