Each item on the DASS-127 is rated on a 4-point Likert scale, ranging from 0 (did not apply to me at all) to 3 (applied to me very much, or most of the time). The total scores for each subscale are then calculated and compared to established norms to determine the severity of symptoms.
Depending on severity levels, follow-up actions may include: Mild/Moderate:
For most researchers and healthcare professionals, the acronym "DASS" primarily refers to the . Unlike the niche product code, the DASS is a scientifically validated set of measures used worldwide to quantify and differentiate between three core negative emotional states: depression, anxiety, and stress.
Future research directions may focus on:
The versatility of the DASS-127 system makes it suitable for a wide array of applications across different industries:
Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale, ranging from 0 (did not occur) to 3 (occurred very often). The subscale scores are calculated by summing the ratings for each item within the subscale.
The DASS-21 is scored on a 4-point Likert scale, ranging from 0 (did not apply to me at all) to 3 (applied to me very much, or most of the time). The scores for each subscale are calculated by summing the scores of the individual items.
Respondents' scores on each subscale are calculated by summing the ratings for the seven items within that subscale. The total score for each subscale ranges from 0 to 21. The DASS-127 also provides a total score, which is the sum of the three subscale scores.
Future research directions may involve: