Developing and Validating a Short Form of BDI II Using Exploratory Graph Analysis: A Network Analysis Technique

This study utilized Exploratory Graph Analysis (EGA) to develop a concise version of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), addressing challenges such as respondent fatigue. By analyzing data from 1,040 participants, we identified eight key items that maintained the scale’s psychometric integrity. Reduced form enhances efficiency in clinical and research settings.