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Psychometric properties of the PTSD checklist—civilian version

Ruggiero, Kenneth J., Ben, Kevin Del, Scotti, Joseph R., Rabalais, Aline E.·2003·Journal of Traumatic Stress

Abstract

We examined the psychometric properties of the PTSD Checklist (PCL), a self-report instrument designed to assess symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. Three hundred ninety-two participants recruited in a university setting completed the PCL in addition to several well-established self-report instruments designed to assess various forms of psychopathology (e.g., depression, general anxiety, PTSD). Ninety participants returned for readministration of selected measures. Findings provided support for psychometric properties of the PCL, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity. Additional strengths of the PCL are discussed.

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Authors
Ruggiero, K. J., Ben, K. D., Scotti, J. R., & Rabalais, A. E.
Affiliations
West Virginia University (US)
Corresponding author
Ruggiero, Kenneth J.
Venue
Journal of Traumatic Stress
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2003-10
Volume
16
Issue
5
Pages
495-502
ISSN
  • 0894-9867 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-6598
OpenAlex
W2111085267
Cited by
1,227
References
11
Citations by year
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FWCI
12.61
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Traumatic Stress (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
West Virginia University
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Keywords
PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychometric properties, self-report measures, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, convergent validity, discriminant validity, civilian trauma, depression, general anxiety
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Psychometrics, Surveys and Questionnaires, Self-Assessment, Sensitivity and Specificity, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Reproducibility of Results

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