Higher scores on each subscale indicate greater severity of symptoms. There are established cut-off scores that help categorize the severity of symptoms into normal, mild, moderate, severe, and extremely severe.
The DASS-280 can be used with a wide range of populations, including: DASS-280
The DASS-280 offers several benefits for researchers, clinicians, and individuals seeking to assess their mental health: Higher scores on each subscale indicate greater severity
Each subscale contains a series of statements that respondents rate on a 4-point Likert scale, indicating the extent to which they have experienced each symptom over the past week. The scores are then summed to produce a total score for each subscale, which can be interpreted in terms of severity. DASS-280