Psychometric properties of the Hindi version of Geriatric depression scale (HGDS)
Abstract
The present study reports the Hindi version of the Geriatric depression scale (GDS) and its
psychometric properties. The Hindi version of the GDS was developed following the contemporary
methodology of cross-cultural adaptation of psychometric tools. The Geriatric depression scale, The
Brief Assessment Schedule Depression Cards (BASDEC) and Mini Mental Status Examination were
administered on a sample of 176 elderly in the age range of 60 to 90 years. The data were analyzed and
tested on the basis of traditional test theory. The cross language equivalence of Hindi version of GDS
was ascertained by back translation method. Findings revealed a satisfactory subscale to total
correlation as well as satisfactory reliability (Internal consistency assessed by Chrobach’s alpha was
0.74). For ascertaining the convergent validity coefficient of HGDS, two criterion measure such as
Brief assessment schedule card (BASDEC) and Hindi version of Mini Mental Status Examination
(HMMS) were taken and found to be significant correlation between them. The findings suggest that the
HGDS is a reliable and valid tool for evaluation of depression in elderly population. The HGDS
provide a quick assessment of depression in elderly person and total score of this test reflects the
gloomy mood in geriatric population.
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