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Research Instrument
Mental Health & Mood // GDS15 Open Access

Geriatric Depression Scale (Short Form)

15-item yes/no self-report screening tool for depressive symptoms in older adults.

Estimated Time
~5 mins
Instrument Scale
Standardized Items
Administration
Self-Administered
Scoring Engine
Automated Real-Time

Scale Overview & Construct

15-item yes/no self-report screening tool for depressive symptoms in older adults.

Psychometric Instrument Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

15-item yes/no self-report screening tool for depressive symptoms in older adults. Based on your answers to its 15 items, you'll get a single overall score showing how strongly this pattern applies to you right now. Your result puts a number and a pattern to something you may have only sensed in a general way before.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population
Older adults
Administration Format
Self-Administered
Intended Domain / Purpose
Research & Empirical Study
Recommended Age Bracket
60+
Duration & Pacing
5 Minutes (Self-Paced)
Access License
Open Creative Commons

Scientific Documentation & Psychometric Rigor

Developer / Author
Sheikh, J. I., & Yesavage, J. A.
Development Year
1986
Theoretical Construct & Framework 15-item short form of the Geriatric Depression Scale, screening for depressive symptoms specifically in older adults.

Internal Consistency & Reliability

Published validation studies report high internal consistency and strong correlation with the full 30-item GDS.

Construct & Criterion Validity

Validated against clinical depression diagnoses in geriatric populations; widely used in gerontology and primary care.

Academic Citations

Sheikh, J. I., & Yesavage, J. A. (1986). Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): Recent evidence and development of a shorter version. Clinical Gerontologist, 5(1-2), 165-173.

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

Yesavage et al. (1982); Sheikh & Yesavage (1986). This is not a diagnostic tool

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Yesavage et al. (1982); Sheikh & Yesavage (1986). This is not a diagnostic tool.

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Identifier GDS15
Category Mental Health & Mood
Scale Standard Standardized
License Status CC BY 4.0 Open Scale
PsiQ Psychometric ID #95
Geriatric Depression Scale (Short Form)
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