Norm values and psychometric properties of the brief symptom inventory-18 regarding individuals between the ages of 60 and 95

Norm values and psychometric properties of the brief symptom inventory-18 regarding individuals between the ages of 60 and 95

Abstract Objective The SCL-90 and the SCL-90-R are the most applied measures regarding psychological distress. To reduce and prevent an overload to of the individuals, the Brief Symptom Inventory with 18 items (BSI-18) was developed based on the SCL-90. Since psychological disorders more frequently...

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Main Authors: Katja Petrowski, Bjarne Schmalbach, Melanie Jagla, Gabriele Helga Franke, Elmar Brähler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
BSI-18
60 to 95 years of age
Psychological distress
Elderly individuals
Norm values
Psychometric properties
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-018-0631-6

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