Key result
Nepali DASS-21 demonstrates adequate psychometric properties and reliability using a four-factor model.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to assess the psychometric properties of the Nepali language version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21).
Population
794 randomly selected older adults aged ≥60 years
Design
Descriptive cross-sectional survey
Authors
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Supports use of Nepali DASS-21 in older adults; leaves open need for prospective validation before clinical adoption.
Cross-Sectional (n=794)
The Nepali language version of the DASS-21 demonstrates adequate psychometric properties for assessing depression, anxiety, and stress in older adults.
Thapa et al. (2021) reported a cross-sectional. Nepali language version of the DASS-21 was evaluated on Factor structure, reliability, and convergent validity. The Nepali language version of the DASS-21 demonstrated adequate psychometric properties, with a four-factor model showing better fit and Cronbach's alphas of 0.79 to 0.93 for its subscales.
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