Translation and psychometric properties of the Persian version of the center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children

Abstract

Context: Psychological disorders afflict a great number of youths throughout the world. The early beginning of psychological disorders not only affects all of the life of a person but also affects Children’s, Depression Questionnaire (Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children), Iranian Version, Psychometric properties the welfare of next generations. It is necessary to develop acceptable psychometric tools to measure the depression of children and youths.