Table 8.
DTS subscale and DTS‐SF means (and SDs) by groups
| Depression group | DTS total score | DTS Tolerance Scale | DTS Absorption Scale | DTS Appraisal Scale | DTS Regulation Scale | DTS‐SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 51.87 (11.07) | 9.79 (2.88) | 10.28 (2.82) | 22.42 (4.86) | 9.38 (2.79) | 14.33 (3.50) |
| Mild | 45.63 (11.58) | 8.66 (2.92) | 8.42 (2.86) | 19.95 (5.06) | 8.61 (2.71) | 12.22 (3.80) |
| Moderate | 40.69 (10.32) | 7.82 (2.63) | 7.29 (2.54) | 17.25 (4.83) | 8.32 (2.50) | 10.93 (3.38) |
| Severe+ | 37.64 (11.60) | 7.25 (3.01) | 6.59 (2.89) | 15.56 (5.06) | 8.23 (2.80) | 10.01 (3.59) |
Note: Subgroups based on self‐reported depressive symptoms; normal n = 505, mild n = 125, moderate n = 194, severe+ n = 135.
Abbreviations: DTS, Distress Tolerance Scale; DTS‐SF, Distress Tolerance Scale short‐form.