Validation of the Korean version of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 self ‐rating Scale

This study examined the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder ‐7 (GAD‐7) scale. The GAD‐7 was standardized with data from 112 patients at a psychiatric outpatient clinic. The GAD‐7 revealed high internal consistency, good test‐retest reliability, and convergent validity. The ROC analysis resulted in poor sensitivity and specificity for detecting anxi ety disorders in a psychiatric setting. The GAD‐7 may not be useful in diagnosing anxiety disorders in a psychiatric setting, even though it appears to be a reliable, efficient, and valid measurement tool for evaluating anxiety symptoms.

Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - September 7, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Seung ‐Hoon Lee, Cheolmin Shin, Hyounwook Kim, Sang Won Jeon, Ho‐Kyoung Yoon, Young‐Hoon Ko, Chi‐Un Pae, Changsu Han Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research