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Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)

51,072 Shared Subjects

CES-D lists ways people might have felt or behaved. People are supposed to answer how often they felt this way during the past week.
Clinical Assessments
Depression
09/27/2012
ces_d01
02/02/2024
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Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth
M;F; O; NR
M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
comments_misc String 4,000 Recommended Miscellaneous comments on study, interview, methodology relevant to this form data
Query bothered_by_things Integer Recommended I was bothered by things that usually don't bother me. 0::3;99;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing bothered, ces_d_01, cesd1, cesd10_1, cesd20_q01, cesd_1, cesdc_1, cesdrowlist1
Query appetite_poor Integer Recommended I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor.
0::4;99;999;888;777;555
0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing; 888 = Skipped ; 777 = Condition Skipped ; 555 = Missing appetite, ces_d_02, cesd2, cesd20_q02, cesd_2, cesdc_2, cesrowlist2, dep01
Query couldnt_shake_blues Integer Recommended I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with help from my family or friends.
0::4;99;999;888;777;555
0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing; 888 = Skipped ; 777 = Condition Skipped ; 555 = Missing ces_d_03, cesd20_q03, cesd3, cesd_3, cesdc_3, cesrowlist3, dep02, theblues
Query just_as_good_people Integer Recommended I felt I was just as good as other people. 0::3;99;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing cesd20_q04, cesd4, cesd_4, cesd_4r, cesdc_4, cesrowlist4, justasgood
Query trouble_keeping_mind Integer Recommended I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing.
0::4;99;999;888;777;555
0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing; 888 = Skipped ; 777 = Condition Skipped ; 555 = Missing ces_d_05, cesd10_2, cesd20_q05, cesd5, cesd_5, cesdc_5, cesrowlist5, dep03, mymind
Query felt_depressed Integer Recommended I felt depressed.
0::4;99;999;888;777;555
0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing; 888 = Skipped ; 777 = Condition Skipped ; 555 = Missing ces_d_06, cesd10_3, cesd20_q06, cesd6, cesd_6, cesdc_6, cesrowlist6, dep04, depressed
Query everything_effort Integer Recommended I felt that everything I did was an effort. 0::3;99;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_d_07, cesd10_4, cesd20_q07, cesd7, cesd_7, cesdc_7, cesrowlist7, effort
Query hopeful_future Integer Recommended I felt hopeful about the future. 0::3;99;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing cesd10_5, cesd20_q08, cesd8, cesd_8, cesd_8r, cesdc_8, cesrowlist8, hopeful
Query failure_life Integer Recommended I thought my life had been a failure. 0::3;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing ces_d_09, cesd20_q09, cesd9, cesd_9, cesdc_9, cesrowlist9, lifefailure
Query fearful Integer Recommended I felt fearful. 0::3;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing ces_d_10, cesd10, cesd10_6, cesd20_q10, cesd_10, cesdc_10, cesrowlist10
Query sleep_restless Integer Recommended My sleep was restless.
0::4;99;999;888;777;555
0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing; 888 = Skipped ; 777 = Condition Skipped ; 555 = Missing ces_d_11, cesd10_7, cesd11, cesd20_q11, cesd_11, cesdc_11, cesrowlist11, dep05, sleeprestless
Query happy Integer Recommended I was happy. 0::3;99;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing cesd10_8, cesd12, cesd20_q12, cesd_12, cesd_12r, cesdc_12, cesrowlist12
Query talked_less_usual Integer Recommended I talked less than usual. 0::3;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing ces_d_13, cesd13, cesd20_q13, cesd_13, cesdc_13, cesrowlist13, talkedless
Query felt_lonely Integer Recommended I felt lonely. 0::3;99;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_d_14, cesd10_9, cesd14, cesd20_q14, cesd_14, cesdc_14, cesrowlist14, feltlonely
Query people_unfriendly Integer Recommended People were unfriendly. 0::3;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing ces_d_15, cesd15, cesd20_q15, cesd_15, cesdc_15, cesrowlist15, unfriendly
Query enjoyed_life Integer Recommended I enjoyed life. 0::3;99;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing cerowlist16, cesd16, cesd20_q16, cesd_16, cesd_16r, cesdc_16, enjoyedlife
Query crying_spells Integer Recommended I had crying spells. 0::3;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing ces_d_17, cesd17, cesd20_q17, cesd_17, cesdc_17, cesrowlist17, cryingspells
Query felt_sad Integer Recommended I felt sad.
0::4;99;999;888;777;555
0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing; 888 = Skipped ; 777 = Condition Skipped ; 555 = Missing ces_d_18, cesd18, cesd20_q18, cesd_18, cesdc_18, cesrowlist18, dep06, feltsad
Query felt_people_dislike_me Integer Recommended I felt that people dislike me. 0::3;999 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing ces_d_19, cesd19, cesd20_q19, cesd_19, cesdc_19, cesrowlist19, peopledislikeme
Query couldnt_get_going Integer Recommended I could not get "going".
0::4;99;999;888;777;555
0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999= NA/NK/missing; 888 = Skipped ; 777 = Condition Skipped ; 555 = Missing ces_d_20, cesd10_10, cesd20, cesd20_q20, cesd_20, cesdc_20, cesrowlist20, dep07, getgoing
Query rarely_none_total Integer Recommended Rarely or none of the time total 0::20; 999 999=NA/NK/missing
Query some_little_total Integer Recommended Some or a little of the time total 0::20; 999 999=NA/NK/missing
Query occasionally_total Integer Recommended Occasionally or a moderate amount of time total 0::20; 999 999=NA/NK/missing
Query most_time_total Integer Recommended Most or all of the time total 0::20; 999 999=NA/NK/missing
Query cesd_score Integer Recommended Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) Depression Severity Score 0 :: 60; 999 Sum of items 1-20 (4, 8, 12, 16 reverse scored); 0::14= Mild or no depression symptoms; 15::60= Significant depression symptoms; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_21, cesd, cesd20_total, cesd_total, cesdc_25, cesdscore, cesdtotal
version_form String 121 Recommended Form used/assessment name
Query cesd_sd Integer Recommended Sadness(dysphoria) score items 2;4;6
Query cesd_li Integer Recommended Loss of Interest(Anhedonia) score items 8; 10
Query cesd_ap Integer Recommended Appetite score items 1;18
Query cesd_sl Integer Recommended Sleep score items 5;11;19
Query cesd_tc Integer Recommended Thinking / concentration score items 3;20
Query cesd_gw Integer Recommended Guilt(Worthlessness) score items 9;17
Query cesd_tf Integer Recommended Tired(fatigue) score items 7;16
Query cesd_ma Integer Recommended Movement(Agitation) score items 12;13
Query cesd_si Integer Recommended Suicidal ideation score items 14;15
Query visit String 60 Recommended Visit name
Query version String 20 Recommended Version/code of assessment
Query cesdtotal16s Integer Recommended Number of CESDs with scores greater than 16 this patient has had throughout the course of the study
Query cesd10_tot Integer Recommended CESD 10-item Total Score
Query cesd_hs Integer Recommended CESD Happiness Scale
Query ces_dc1 Integer Recommended During the past week: I was bothered by things that usually don't bother me. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_01
Query ces_dc2 Integer Recommended During the past week: I did not feel like eating, I wasn't very hungry. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_02
Query ces_dc3 Integer Recommended During the past week: I wasn't able to feel happy, even when my family or friends tried to help me feel better. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_03
Query ces_dc4 Integer Recommended During the past week: I felt like I was just as good as other kids. (Reverse Scored) 0::3;999 3 = Not at all; 2 = A little; 1 = Some; 0 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_04
Query ces_dc5 Integer Recommended During the past week: I felt like I couldn't pay attention to what I was doing. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_05
Query ces_dc6 Integer Recommended During the past week: I felt down and unhappy. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_06
Query ces_dc7 Integer Recommended During the past week: I felt like I was too tired to do things. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_07
Query ces_dc8 Integer Recommended During the past week: I felt like something good was going to happen. (Reverse Scored) 0::3;999 3 = Not at all; 2 = A little; 1 = Some; 0 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_08
Query ces_dc9 Integer Recommended During the past week: I felt like things I did before didn't work out right. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_09
Query ces_dc10 Integer Recommended During the past week: I felt scared. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_10
Query ces_dc11 Integer Recommended During the past week: I didn't sleep as well as I usually sleep. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_11
Query ces_dc12 Integer Recommended During the past week: I was happy. (Reverse Scored) 0::3;999 3 = Not at all; 2 = A little; 1 = Some; 0 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_12
Query ces_dc13 Integer Recommended During the past week: I was more quiet than usual. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_13
Query ces_dc14 Integer Recommended During the past week: I felt lonely, like I didn't have any friends. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_14
Query ces_dc15 Integer Recommended During the past week: I felt like kids I know were not friendly or that they didn't want to be with me. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_15
Query ces_dc16 Integer Recommended During the past week: I had a good time. (Reverse Scored) 0::3;999 3 = Not at all; 2 = A little; 1 = Some; 0 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_16
Query ces_dc17 Integer Recommended During the past week: I felt like crying. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_17
Query ces_dc18 Integer Recommended During the past week: I felt sad. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_18
Query ces_dc19 Integer Recommended During the past week: I felt people didn't like me. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_19
Query ces_dc20 Integer Recommended During the past week: It was hard to get started doing things. 0::3;999 0 = Not at all; 1 = A little; 2 = Some; 3 = A lot; 999= NA/NK/missing ces_dc_20
Query cesd_r_8 Integer Recommended Nothing made me happy 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep08
Query cesd_r_9 Integer Recommended I felt like a bad person. 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep09
Query cesd_r_10 Integer Recommended I lost interest in my usual activities. 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep10
Query cesd_r_11 Integer Recommended I slept much more than usual. 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep11
Query cesd_r_12 Integer Recommended I felt like I was moving too slowly. 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep12
Query cesd_r_13 Integer Recommended I felt fidgety. 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep13
Query cesd_r_14 Integer Recommended I wished I were dead. 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep14
Query cesd_r_15 Integer Recommended I wanted to hurt myself. 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep15
Query cesd_r_16 Integer Recommended I was tired all the time. 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep16
Query cesd_r_17 Integer Recommended I did not like myself. 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep17
Query cesd_r_18 Integer Recommended I lost a lot of weight without trying to. 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep18
Query cesd_r_19 Integer Recommended I had a lot of trouble getting to sleep. 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep19
Query cesd_r_20 Integer Recommended I could not focus on the important things. 0::4;999;444;555;777;888 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 4 = Nearly every day for 2 weeks; 999= NA/NK/missing; 444 = Do not wish to respond; 999 = No Answer; 888 = Skipped; 777 = Condition Skipped; 555 = Missing dep20
timept Integer Recommended Time Point 888 = not applicable; 999 = missing
cesd_diagnosis Integer Recommended CES-D Clinical Cutoff met? 0;1 0 = Does not meet cut off; 1 = meets cut-off
condition_c Integer Recommended Patient Condition 0::2 0 = Control; 1 = Self-Affirmation; 2 = Expressive Writing condition.c
timepoint_label String 50 Recommended Timepoint/visit label assessment.c
ref_child_id String 50 Recommended Referencing Child ID how it is defined in lab/project
cesd_not_happy Integer Recommended Nothing made me happy. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_bad Integer Recommended I felt like a bad person. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_apathy Integer Recommended I lost my interest in my usual activities. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_slept_more Integer Recommended I slept much more than usual. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_slow Integer Recommended I felt like I was moving too slowly. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_fidgety Integer Recommended I felt fidgety. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_dead Integer Recommended I wished I were dead. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_hurt_myself Integer Recommended I wanted to hurt myself. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_tired Integer Recommended I was tired all the time.(Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_not_like Integer Recommended I did not like myself. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_weight_loss Integer Recommended I lost a lot of weight without trying to. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_fall_asleep Integer Recommended I had a lot of trouble getting to sleep. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_focus Integer Recommended I could not focus on the important things. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_r_score Integer Recommended CESD-R Score 0::60 Sum of the 20 CES-D Revised Items
cesd_appetite Integer Recommended My appetite was poor. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_blues Integer Recommended I could not shake off the blues. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_attention Integer Recommended I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_depressed Integer Recommended I felt depressed. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_sleep_restless Integer Recommended My sleep was restless. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_sad Integer Recommended I felt sad. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_get_going Integer Recommended I could not get going. (Average week past 2 months) 0::3;999 0 = Rarely/none of the time (<1 day); 1 = Some of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Much of the time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); blank = Missing form/Incomplete workbook / Not expected / Missing / Refused / Do not know/unknown/Uncertain; 999= NA/NK/missing
happy_4pt Integer Recommended I was happy. 1::4;999 4 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 3 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 1 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing
felt_lonely_4pt Integer Recommended I felt lonely. 1::4;999 1 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 2 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 3 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 4 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing
couldnt_get_going_4pt Integer Recommended I could not get going. 1::4;999 1 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 2 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 3 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 4 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing
bothered_by_things_4pt Integer Recommended I was bothered by things that usually don't bother me. 1::4;999 1 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 2 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 3 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 4 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd_attention_4pt Integer Recommended I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing. (Average week past 2 months) 1::4;999 1 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 2 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 3 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 4 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing
felt_depressed_4pt Integer Recommended I felt depressed. 1::4;999 1 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 2 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 3 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 4 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing
everything_effort_4pt Integer Recommended I felt that everything I did was an effort. 1::4;999 1 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 2 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 3 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 4 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing
hopeful_future_4pt Integer Recommended I felt hopeful about the future. 1::4;999 4 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 3 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 1 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing
fearful_4pt Integer Recommended I felt fearful. 1::4;999 1 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 2 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 3 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 4 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing
sleep_restless_4pt Integer Recommended My sleep was restless. 1::4;999 1 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 2 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 3 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 4 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 999= NA/NK/missing
cesd1_1 Integer Recommended W1:During the last 7 days, I felt that I could not shake off the blues. 0::3;99 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99=No data
cesd2_1 Integer Recommended W1:During the last 7 days, I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing. 0::3;99 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99=No data
cesd3_1 Integer Recommended W1:During the last 7 days, I felt that everything I did was an effort. 0::3;99 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99=No data
cesd4_1 Integer Recommended W1:During the last 7 days, I had trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep. 0::3;99 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99=No data
cesd5_1 Integer Recommended W1:During the last 7 days, I felt lonely. 0::3;99 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99=No data
cesd6_1 Integer Recommended W1:During the last 7 days, I felt sad. 0::3;99 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99=No data
cesd7_1 Integer Recommended W1:During the last 7 days, I felt that I could not get going. 0::3;99 0 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 1 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99=No data
cesdtotscore_1 Integer Recommended W1:CESD 7-item Total Score 0::21;99 99=No data
cesd10_q17_3 Integer Recommended How often have you felt this way during the past week? I felt depressed. 0::3 0=Rarely or none of the time (Less than 1 day); 1=Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2=Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3=Most of the time (5-7 days)
cesd10_q17_4 Integer Recommended How often have you felt this way during the past week? I felt hopeful about the future. 0::3 0=Rarely or none of the time (Less than 1 day); 1=Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2=Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3=Most of the time (5-7 days)
cesd10_q17_5 Integer Recommended How often have you felt this way during the past week? I felt that everything I did was an effort. 0::3 0=Rarely or none of the time (Less than 1 day); 1=Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2=Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3=Most of the time (5-7 days)
cesd10_q18_1 Integer Recommended How often have you felt this way during the past week? I felt fearful. 0::3 0=Rarely or none of the time (Less than 1 day); 1=Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2=Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3=Most of the time (5-7 days)
cesd10_q18_2 Integer Recommended How often have you felt this way during the past week? My sleep was restless. 0::3 0=Rarely or none of the time (Less than 1 day); 1=Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2=Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3=Most of the time (5-7 days)
cesd10_q18_3 Integer Recommended How often have you felt this way during the past week? I felt lonely. 0::3 0=Rarely or none of the time (Less than 1 day); 1=Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2=Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3=Most of the time (5-7 days)
cesd10_q18_4 Integer Recommended How often have you felt this way during the past week? I was happy. 0::3 0=Rarely or none of the time (Less than 1 day); 1=Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2=Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3=Most of the time (5-7 days)
cesd10_q18_5 Integer Recommended How often have you felt this way during the past week? I could not ''get going.'' 0::3 0=Rarely or none of the time (Less than 1 day); 1=Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2=Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3=Most of the time (5-7 days)
cesd10_q19 Integer Recommended How often do you get the social and emotional support you need? 1::5 1=Always; 2=Usually; 3=Sometimes; 4=Rarely; 5=Never
responseid Integer Recommended Randomly generated response ID number
startdatetime String 20 Recommended Date & time participant started survey for a given timepoint MM/DD/YYYY 24:00
enddatetime String 20 Recommended Date & time participant ended survey for a given timepoint MM/DD/YYYY 24:00
recordeddatetime String 20 Recommended Date & time participant''s survey was submitted and recorded for a given timepoint MM/DD/YYYY 24:00
screentime_q1 Integer Recommended Informed Consent 4;5 4=I agree to participate in this study; 5=I do not agree to participate in this study
cesd10_q17_1 Integer Recommended How often have you felt this way during the past week? I was bothered by things that usually don''t bother me. 0::3 0=Rarely or none of the time (Less than 1 day); 1=Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2=Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3=Most of the time (5-7 days)
cesd10_q17_2 Integer Recommended How often have you felt this way during the past week? I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing. 0::3 0=Rarely or none of the time (Less than 1 day); 1=Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 2=Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 3=Most of the time (5-7 days)
ces_d_04 Integer Recommended I felt I was just as good as other people. (Reverse Score) 0::3;99;999 3 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 2 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 1 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 0 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999 = NA/NK/missing
ces_d_08 Integer Recommended I felt hopeful about the future. (Reverse Score) 0::3;99;999 3 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 2 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 1 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 0 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999 = NA/NK/missing
ces_d_12 Integer Recommended I was happy. (Reverse Score) 0::3;99;999 3 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 2 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 1 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 0 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999 = NA/NK/missing
ces_d_16 Integer Recommended I enjoyed life. (Reverse Score) 0::3;99;999 3 = Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day); 2 = Some or a little of the time (1-2 days); 1 = Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days); 0 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days); 99 = Prefer not to answer; 999 = NA/NK/missing
ces_d_total Integer Recommended Total score (Reverse Score) 0::60;999 Sum of items ces_d_01 through ces_d_20; 999 = NA/NK/missing
ces_dc_total Integer Recommended CES-D (child) total score (Reverse Score) 0::60;999 Sum of items ces_dc1 through ces_dc20; 999 = NA/NK/missing
cesd_p_12 Integer Recommended During the past week, I was happy. 1::4 1 = Rarely or none of the time; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Often; 4 = Most or all of the time
cesd_p_14 Integer Recommended During the past week, I felt lonely. 1::4 1 = Rarely or none of the time; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Often; 4 = Most or all of the time
cesd_p_20 Integer Recommended During the past week, I had no energy. 1::4 1 = Rarely or none of the time; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Often; 4 = Most or all of the time
cesd_p_1 Integer Recommended During the past week, I was bothered by things that usually don''t bother me. 1::4 1 = Rarely or none of the time; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Often; 4 = Most or all of the time
cesd_p_5 Integer Recommended During the past week, I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing. 1::4 1 = Rarely or none of the time; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Often; 4 = Most or all of the time
cesd_p_6 Integer Recommended During the past week, I felt depressed. 1::4 1 = Rarely or none of the time; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Often; 4 = Most or all of the time
cesd_p_7 Integer Recommended During the past week, I felt that everything I did was an effort. 1::4 1 = Rarely or none of the time; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Often; 4 = Most or all of the time
cesd_p_8 Integer Recommended During the past week, I felt hopeful about the future. 1::4 1 = Rarely or none of the time; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Often; 4 = Most or all of the time
cesd_p_10 Integer Recommended During the past week, I felt fearful. 1::4 1 = Rarely or none of the time; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Often; 4 = Most or all of the time
cesd_p_11 Integer Recommended During the past week, my sleep was restless. 1::4 1 = Rarely or none of the time; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Often; 4 = Most or all of the time
data_language Integer Recommended In what language did you collect the data? 1;2 1= English; 2= Spanish for the United States
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