What is DASS-21? The DASS-21 is a widely used psychological assessment tool designed to measure three negative emotional states:
Depression : assesses symptoms of depression, such as low mood, loss of interest, and changes in appetite or sleep. Anxiety : evaluates symptoms of anxiety, including nervousness, fear, and restlessness. Stress : measures symptoms of stress, such as irritability, tension, and difficulty relaxing.
How to administer and score the DASS-21:
Administration : The DASS-21 consists of 21 items, with 7 items per subscale (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress). Respondents rate the frequency and severity of each symptom over the past week on a 4-point Likert scale: dass167 2021
0 (Did not occur) 1 (Occurred a little) 2 (Occurred a moderate amount) 3 (Occurred a lot)
Scoring :
Add the ratings for each subscale (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress) separately. Each subscale score ranges from 0 to 21. The total DASS-21 score is the sum of the three subscale scores, ranging from 0 to 63. What is DASS-21
Interpretation guidelines:
Depression subscale:
0-4: Normal 5-6: Mild 7-10: Moderate 11-14: Severe 15+: Extremely severe Stress : measures symptoms of stress, such as
Anxiety subscale:
0-3: Normal 4-5: Mild 6-8: Moderate 9-11: Severe 12+: Extremely severe