Revisiting the Construct Validity of the DASS-21 in Thai Young People: Evidence for a General Distress Factor from a Cross-Sectional Psychometric Study
Background/Objectives: The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales–21 (DASS-21) is widely used to assess psychological distress, but its factor structure may vary across contexts. This study evaluated the factor structure and construct validity of the Thai DASS-21 among Thai young people. Methods: In this cross-sectiona...