TY - JOUR
T1 - Assessment of Depression and Anxiety in East Asia
AU - Leong, Frederick T L
AU - Okazaki, Sumie
AU - Tak, Jinkook
PY - 2003/9
Y1 - 2003/9
N2 - This article provides a critical review of the literature on research with self-report measures of depression and anxiety in East Asia. Three trends are noteworthy. First, research on depression and anxiety in East Asia has relied heavily on the use of a limited number of translated instruments. Second, available research suggests that the Asian language versions of these instruments are reliable and valid for use with Asian populations. Third, some subpopulations in East Asia have been studied extensively with respect to depression and anxiety, but there are many regions of Asia where little research literature is available outside of those published in native language journals. The review concludes with recommendations for future research.
AB - This article provides a critical review of the literature on research with self-report measures of depression and anxiety in East Asia. Three trends are noteworthy. First, research on depression and anxiety in East Asia has relied heavily on the use of a limited number of translated instruments. Second, available research suggests that the Asian language versions of these instruments are reliable and valid for use with Asian populations. Third, some subpopulations in East Asia have been studied extensively with respect to depression and anxiety, but there are many regions of Asia where little research literature is available outside of those published in native language journals. The review concludes with recommendations for future research.
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U2 - 10.1037/1040-3590.15.3.290
DO - 10.1037/1040-3590.15.3.290
M3 - Review article
C2 - 14593829
AN - SCOPUS:0142084781
SN - 1040-3590
VL - 15
SP - 290
EP - 305
JO - Psychological assessment
JF - Psychological assessment
IS - 3
ER -