BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factor structure of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scale in a community sample of Black single mothers and to evaluate the scale's construct validity. METHODS: Principal components and exploratory factor analysis were used. The participants responded to the CES-D scale and Spielberger's State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory. RESULTS: The final sample consisted of 208 Black single mothers aged 18-45 years. A 2-factor structure was accepted. Construct validity was confirmed via significant correlations with the anger scales. A method artifact for the 2-factor solution was ruled out. CONCLUSION: The CES-D scale is valid for use with Black single mothers. Additional psychometric evidence for the CES-D for Black single mothers is warranted.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factor structure of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scale in a community sample of Black single mothers and to evaluate the scale's construct validity. METHODS: Principal components and exploratory factor analysis were used. The participants responded to the CES-D scale and Spielberger's State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory. RESULTS: The final sample consisted of 208 Black single mothers aged 18-45 years. A 2-factor structure was accepted. Construct validity was confirmed via significant correlations with the anger scales. A method artifact for the 2-factor solution was ruled out. CONCLUSION: The CES-D scale is valid for use with Black single mothers. Additional psychometric evidence for the CES-D for Black single mothers is warranted.
Authors: Shannon L Gillespie; Cindy M Anderson; Songzhu Zhao; Yubo Tan; David Kline; Guy Brock; James Odei; Emily O'Brien; Mario Sims; Sophie A Lazarus; Darryl B Hood; Karen Patricia Williams; Joshua J Joseph Journal: Psychoneuroendocrinology Date: 2019-07-04 Impact factor: 4.905
Authors: Heather M Wasser; Amanda L Thompson; Chirayath M Suchindran; Barbara D Goldman; Eric A Hodges; Meredith J Heinig; Margaret E Bentley Journal: BMC Pediatr Date: 2020-08-18 Impact factor: 2.125