Characteristic distribution of the total and individual item scores on the Kessler Screening Scale for Psychological Distress (K6) in US adults.

Shinichiro TomitakaYohei KawasakiKazuki IdeMaiko AkutagawaHiroshi YamadaYutaka OnoToshiaki A Furukawa

Published in: BMC psychiatry (2017)

The present results have the potential to estimate the distribution of depressive symptoms in the general population. While the degree of depressive symptoms varies from individual to individual, an entire population may show a certain mathematical distribution.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
social support
sleep quality
risk assessment
physical activity
climate change
psychometric properties