TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Factor Analysis of the Beck Depression Inventory-ii With Patients With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
JO  - Journal of health psychology
A1  - Brown, Molly
A1  - Kaplan, Carly
A1  - Jason, Leonard
SP  - 799
EP  - 808
VL  - 17
IS  - 6
N2  - This study examined the properties of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) in a sample of 111 patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Exploratory factor analysis identified two factors. The mean score for the Somatic-Affective factor was significantly higher than the Cognitive factor. Convergent and discriminant validity were assessed for BDI-II total score, the two factor scores, and the BDI for Primary Care (BDI-PC). The BDI-PC and Cognitive factor demonstrated superior validity. Results suggest patients endorse BDI-II somatic items that overlap with CFS symptoms at a high rate. Factor scores should be evaluated separately, or the BDI-PC should be utilized with this population.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1359-1053
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105311424470
ID  - ref1
ER  -