Translation, validation and reliability of depression, anxiety, and stress 42 (DASS-42) among Herat University students
Nasar Ahmad Shayan, Ali Rahimi, Abdul Momen Waseq, Osman Dag, Hilal Özcebe · 2025
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Nasar Ahmad Shayan and co-authors translate a standard 42-question mood survey into Dari and check that it works for students at Herat University in Afghanistan, in a 2025 study. One thousand undergraduates filled in the survey, which scores depression, anxiety, and stress on separate scales. Statistical checks tested whether the three-part structure held in the new language.
The structure fit well, and each scale hung together strongly. Scores were steady when students retook the survey two to three weeks later, and they lined up with other trusted mental health measures. The authors conclude the Dari version is valid and reliable for this population, giving Afghan campuses a tested tool for spotting students in distress.
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| CREATOR | Nasar Ahmad Shayan, Ali Rahimi, Abdul Momen Waseq, Osman Dag, Hilal Özcebe |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 38 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |