Αξιολόγηση Κινδύνων και Διαχείριση Ασφάλειας στους Χώρους Εργασίας [RASMW-5]

Scale Description

The Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-47) is a self-report tool designed to assess levels of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. This scale includes 47 items and evaluates various aspects of anxiety and depression, such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, and depressive symptoms.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data analysis from the RCADS-47 involves collecting and evaluating responses to the questionnaire items. Each item is typically rated on a Likert scale, where participants indicate the intensity or frequency of symptoms they experience.
Data Usage
Data Collection: Children or adolescents complete the questionnaire and rate the symptoms they are experiencing.
Score Calculation: Scores for each item are aggregated to calculate total scores for each type of anxiety and depression.
Score Analysis: The total score is used to assess the intensity of anxiety and depression symptoms. Analysis of specific domains within the scale can provide a more detailed picture of the symptoms.
The analysis includes statistical evaluation of the scale’s reliability (e.g., internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha) and validity (e.g., comparative studies with other anxiety and depression scales).

Purpose

The primary goal of the RCADS-47 is to provide a reliable method for self-assessing levels of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. The tool aims to understand the emotional state of youth and to assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of therapeutic interventions.

Calibration

The calibration of the RCADS-47 involves validating the scale through reliability and validity assessments:
Internal Consistency: Assessed using Cronbach’s alpha to ensure that the questionnaire items are well-correlated.
Validity: Includes comparisons with other anxiety and depression scales and clinical assessments to confirm that the RCADS-47 effectively measures anxiety and depression symptoms.

References

Chorpita, B. F., Moffitt, C. E., & Gray, J. S. (2005). Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS): Scale Development and Psychometric Evaluation. Psychological Assessment, 17(3), 281-290.
Ebesutani, C., Bernstein, A., Nakamura, B. J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2010). The Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale: Psychometric Properties and Clinical Utility in Youth with Anxiety and Depressive Disorders. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 39(3), 310-322.
Monga, S., & Chorpita, B. F. (2012). Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in Youth: The Role of the RCADS. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 26(5), 547-555.