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Issues concerning use of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) for the self-report of depressive symptomatology are raised and considered. Discussion includes the stability of depression and the need for multiple assessment periods, specificity and the need for multiple assessment measures, and selection cut scores and the need for terminological accuracy. Recommendations for the continued use of the BDI, designed to facilitate the integration of diverse studies and improve research on self-reported depression, are provided.
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Kendall, P.C., Hollon, S.D., Beck, A.T. et al. Issues and recommendations regarding use of the Beck Depression Inventory. Cogn Ther Res 11, 289–299 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01186280
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