A Mokken scale analysis of the Kessler-6 screening measure among Chinese older population: findings from a national survey

A Mokken scale analysis of the Kessler-6 screening measure among Chinese older population: findings from a national survey

Abstract Background The aging population increases rapidly across the world. Timely and effective screening of their mental-health problems is important to individuals, families, and the whole society. The Kessler-6 screening measure (K6) is a very popular instrument for non-specific psychological d...

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Main Authors: Lisong Zhang, Zhongquan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Psychological distress
Mokken scale analysis
Dimensionality
Differential item functioning
Sex differences
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01771-w

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