SCL-90-R
Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R)
The SCL-90-R is a self-report instrument used to assess psychological distress and a wide range of psychological symptoms in adults. It yields a nine-dimension profile in addition to global distress indices, facilitating the screening or clinical monitoring of various psychopathological disorders.
- Number of questions
- 90 questions
- Estimated duration
- 20 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Symptom Checklist-90-Revised
- Target audience
- Adults
- Authors
- Len R. Derogatis, Nicki Sartorius (1975)
- Category
- General
Preview of the 90 questions
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated from 0 (Not at all) to 4 (Extremely) according to the distress experienced during the past week. Scores are summed for each dimension and to obtain global indices such as the Global Severity Index (GSI). Recommended cutoffs help guide clinical interpretation.
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