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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

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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.
ORCID: Ruggiero, Kenneth J.
Scotti, Joseph R.
Venue: Journal of Traumatic Stress
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2003-10
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Pages: 495-502
ISSN: 0894-9867 (ISSN-L)
1573-6598
DOI: 10.1023/a:1025714729117
OpenAlex: W2111085267
Cited by: 1,227
References: 64
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FWCI: 12.61
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 638 d)
Locations: Journal of Traumatic Stress (publishedVersion)
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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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