Dass-243 May 2026
Introduction
- Self-report bias: The DASS-243 relies on self-report data, which may be subject to biases and distortions.
- Limited cultural generalizability: The instrument was developed in a Western context and may not be directly applicable to diverse cultural populations.
- Lack of a clear diagnostic threshold: The DASS-243 does not provide a clear diagnostic threshold for depression, anxiety, or stress.
Anxiety:
Interpretation of Scores
: Measures physiological arousal, situational anxiety, and subjective experience of anxious affect.