The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) is a
psychometric
Psychometrics is a field of study within psychology concerned with the theory and technique of measurement. Psychometrics generally refers to specialized fields within psychology and education devoted to testing, measurement, assessment, and ...
screening tool to identify common
psychiatric conditions.
It has been translated and validated in at least two languages in addition to English, including Spanish
and Persian.
The latter used in different fields and generations. Also, using GHQ was beneficial in high-tech systems personnel.
The questionnaire comprises a number of questions, each with a four-point
Likert scale for responses. There are versions with 12, 28, 30 and 60 questions. It is considered valid for use on adults and adolescents, but not children, and is available on purchase.
References
Health surveys
Mental disorders screening and assessment tools
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