Validez, fiabilidad y equidad de escalas abreviadas, depresión, ansiedad y estrés dass-21 para adolescentes durante el confinamiento del COVID-19.

Abstract

This work consists of analyzing the variables of validity, reliability and fairness in the application of the abbreviated depression, anxiety and stress scales DASS-21 in Ecuadorian adolescents under the impact of the psychological effects of confinement COVID 19. The DASS-21 scale measures the severity levels of Depression, Anxiety and Stress disorders. The aforementioned disorders affect all types of people, mainly affecting children and adolescents, causing low mood, loss of interest, sadness and even eating difficulties. They do not leave their homes for fear of contracting the virus, losing a family member or not seeing their parents due to quarantine. Stress is the psychological reaction of frustration, nervousness, tiredness and bad moods. Ecuador has been a country affected by COVID 19, causing many emotional problems due to the decline of mental health. The results of the DASS-21 Scale were positive because of its validity, reliability and fairness, so it is necessary to increase the application of this scale in the Ecuadorian context to children who are going through emotional problems, via online and with the respective permission of the parents or guardians of the minor because its categories of validity, reliability and fairness are proven.