Depressive symptomatology among Chinese-Americans as measured by the CES-D

摘要: This paper examines the level of depressive symptomatology in a community-based Chinese-American sample as measured by Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D) and assesses its psychometric properties within this group. The CES-D was administered to 360 Chinese-Americans on telephone. Its internal reliability found be good. A factor analysis revealed an inseparability affective somatic structures sample. reflects nature experience manifestation depression Chinese culture. Level higher than previously reported both White Asian samples. Those who belonged lower socioeconomic (as education occupation) scored significantly more depressed those are better off.