Dass167 Updated Jun 2026

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The DASS-21 remains a psychometrically sound tool. Recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses confirm its strong reliability (Cronbach's α typically above 0.85 for the total scale, with subscales above 0.80). However, some studies have noted (difficulty distinguishing between depression and anxiety constructs) due to high inter-correlations, and caution that the scale may not reliably assess within-person fluctuations over time. These findings underscore the importance of interpreting subscale scores independently rather than relying solely on a total distress score.