Depression Literacy and Misconceptions Scale – DepSter
A multidimensional self-report scale designed to measure beliefs about depression, encompassing both depression literacy and common misconceptions.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Depression Literacy and Misconceptions Scale – DepSter was developed by Katarzyna Kulwicka, Agata Gasiorowska (2023). It is designed to measure Depression Literacy and Misconceptions. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Depression Literacy, Misconceptions About Depression.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Depression Literacy | 1,3,5,7,9,11 | 6 |
| Misconceptions About Depression | 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.
Total scores range from 1 to 5. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low agreement with the subscale dimension: 1 – 2
- Moderate/Neutral agreement with the subscale dimension: 3 – 3
- High agreement with the subscale dimension: 4 – 5
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.