Yeungnam Univ J Med.  1995 Dec;12(2):292-305. 10.12701/yujm.1995.12.2.292.

Development of the Korean Form of Zung's Self-Rating Depression Scale

• Lee JH

• KMID: 2320379
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1995.12.2.292

Abstract

This study was carried out to develop a Korean language version of Zung's self-rating depression scale (SDS). The subjects consisted of 173 males and 161 females drawn from various groups of the general population by a cluster of sampling methods. In order to analyze the data on depression scores, Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient method was carried .out, as well as reliability and factor analysis, by the SPSS/PC+ program. The results obtained were as follows: The mean average of the total depression scores were 40.60. 8.66 for the subjects. Thirty-seven subjects (11.1%) showed high depression scores of 50 or over. Test-retest reliability(coefficient r=0.82, p <0.001), internal consistency(coefficient r=0.84, p <0.001) were satisfactory. Factor analysis using oblique technique rotation yielded five factors. The items of confusion, indecisiveness, decreased libido, diurnal variation, and psychomotor retardation were scored higher by the subjects. The items of suicidal rumination, psychomotor agitation, constipation, irritability, and weight loss were scored lower.

MeSH Terms

Constipation
Depression*
Female
Humans
Libido
Male
Psychomotor Agitation
Weight Loss