RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06591676

Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) Into Urdu

Sponsor

Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

Enrollment

620 participants

Start Date

Sep 8, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression Anxiety

Summary

Translate and adapt the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) into Urdu language and establishing the psychometric properties (reliability, validity, and norms) of the translated scale

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Individuals aged 18 to 65 years At least 5 years of education Individuals with symptoms of Depression and Anxiety
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Exclusion Criteria1

Substance use disorder according to DSM-5 TR criteria Significant cognitive impairment (for example, profound learning disability or dementia) Active psychosis as determined by their primary care clinician

Interventions

BEHAVIORALDysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)

Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) is a self-report scale designed to measure the presence and intensity of dysfunctional attitudes. It is widely used to assess impaired cognitive patterns associated with depression and other mental health conditions. Initially developed in English, its usefulness can be extended by translating and culturally adapting it into Urdu language.