@Article{Chodkiewicz2017,
journal="Advances in Psychiatry and Neurology/Postępy Psychiatrii i Neurologii",
issn="1230-2813",
volume="26",
number="1",
year="2017",
title="Polish adaptation of the Gotland Scale of Male Depression (GDMS) by Wolfgang Rutz",
abstract=" Purpose : The  concept of  male depression by W. Rutz assumed the  dominance, in the  clinical picture of  depression, atypical symptoms, especially anger, aggressive and risky behavior and the  use of  alcohol and other psychoactive substances instead of  depressed mood and inactivity. One method for measuring this kind of  depression is the  Gotland Scale of  Male Depression (GDMS). The  aim of  the  study was Polish adaptation of  the  scale.   Methods : The  study involved a  total of  551 men. Among them, in 400, there were no mental disorders (at present and in the  past) and serious somatic illnesses. Also examined 60 men diagnosed with depression, and 91 alcohol-dependent. The  validated method, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), General Health Questionnaire – GHQ-28 (subscale – symptoms of  depression) and Scale of  Psychache by Holden et al. were used in the  study.   Results : Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) indicated that the  Polish version of  the  method is characterized by a  one factor structure. Item number 13 correlates with general score very poorly. Cronbach’s α coefficient ranged from 0.85 in the  healthy control group to 0.88 in patients with alcohol dependence. GDMS had a  strong relationship with BDI and the  GHQ-28 (depression subscale). The  method differentiate healthy people, addicted to alcohol and people with depression very properly.   Conclusions : Polish version of  the  method is characterized by satisfactory reliability and validity. The  method can be recommended for use in both scientific research and screening as well.",
author="Chodkiewicz, Jan",
pages="13--23",
doi="10.5114/ppn.2017.68291",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/ppn.2017.68291"
}