The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire in a Community Sample: Psychometric Properties and Normative Data |
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| Authors: | Christine D. Scher Murray B. Stein Gordon J. G. Asmundson Donald R. McCreary David R. Forde |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department Of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, California;(2) Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California;(3) VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, California;(4) Regina Health District, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada;(5) Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee |
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| Abstract: | Interpretation of research on the prevalence and sequelae of childhood trauma has been hindered by the use of assessment instruments with unknown psychometric properties. Thus, we examined the psychometric properties of a new childhood trauma measure, the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ). The CTQ has demonstrated strong psychometric properties in clinical samples; limited information exists on its psychometric properties in community samples. Therefore, we explored the factor structure and reliability of the CTQ in a community sample and calculated normative data. Consistent with previous literature, a 5-factor model best described the CTQ, with a hierarchical model also providing excellent fit. Additionally, the CTQ demonstrated acceptable internal consistency. Overall, our findings suggest that the CTQ is appropriate for use in a community sample. |
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| Keywords: | psychometric properties normative data community sample Childhood Trauma Questionnaire |
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