Scale Overview
The Depression Literacy and Misconceptions Scale – DepSter was developed by Katarzyna Kulwicka, Agata Gasiorowska (2023). It is designed to measure Beliefs about depression. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Depression Literacy (DL), Misconceptions About Depression (MiscD).
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Depression Literacy (DL) |
1,3,5,7,9,11 |
6 |
| Misconceptions About Depression (MiscD) |
2,4,6,8,10,12,13,14 |
8 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha 0.49 – 0.93.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.