The Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory (PTCI) – Development and Validation of a Shortened Military Version Based on a Sample of German Soldiers with Deployment- Related Trauma

Alliger-Horn, Christina; Hahn, Iron; Hessenbruch, Isabell; Schultheis, Julia; Zimmermann, Peter; Hecker, Tobias; Willmund, Gerd

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“…The PTCI has demonstrated good reliability and test–retest reliabilities (α = .80 to .86; Foa et al, 1999). It has good internal consistencies (α = .86 to .97) and strong correlations with other measures of posttraumatic cognitions (Alliger-Horn et al, 2017). In the current study, internal consistency was excellent (Asian Australian: Cronbach’s α = .96; European Australian: Cronbach’s α = .98).…”

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Investigating the Moderating Role of Culture on the Relationship Between Appraisals and Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Bernardi

Jobson

2019

Clinical Psychological Science

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Appraisals play a central role in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Accumulating cross-cultural psychology research has demonstrated that culture affects the way in which individuals appraise an experience. However, there is little empirical work considering the influence of culture on appraisals in PTSD. In this study, we investigated the influence of culture on trauma-related appraisals and PTSD symptoms, with a particular focus on appraisals related to control. Trauma-related appraisals and PTSD symptoms were assessed in European Australian ( n = 71) and Asian Australian ( n = 73) adult trauma survivors. The group (European Australian vs. Asian Australian) was found to moderate the relationship between control, responsibility, and agency-focused appraisals (mental defeat, mastery, present control, and self-blame) and PTSD symptoms. Findings suggest that the relationship between these appraisal types and PTSD is influenced by the extent to which an individual emphasizes the independent self-construal. The cross-sectional design prevents causal inferences being drawn from the findings. Implications for culturally informed PTSD models and treatments are discussed.

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Investigating the Moderating Role of Culture on the Relationship Between Appraisals and Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Bernardi

Jobson

2019

Clinical Psychological Science

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“…En incluant l’étude de développement du PTCI, cinq études ont confirmé la structure originale. Or, 12 études 8 , 9 , 11 , 12 , 17 - 24 ne sont pas parvenues à répliquer la structure originale, et ont tenté de la modifier en retirant des énoncés ou en modifiant le nombre de facteurs afin d’obtenir des indices d’adéquation satisfaisants. De ces 12 études, neuf ont validé des versions longues, 8 , 11 , 12 , 17 - 20 , 22 , 23 et trois ont validé des versions courtes.…”

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“… 22 Pour les versions courtes, deux études ont trouvé des indices d’adéquation satisfaisants pour la version à neuf énoncés, 9 , 24 et une étude a proposé une version à 12 énoncés. 21 Cependant, deux des trois facteurs de la version à 12 énoncés étaient composés de moins de trois énoncés, ce qui est contraire aux recommandations pour obtenir des solutions convergentes et fiables lors de l’analyse factorielle confirmatoire. 25 , 26 Ainsi, seule la version courte à neuf énoncés 9 , 24 présente des caractéristiques adéquates.…”

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“… Note. Les études de Van Emmerik et coll., 13 Blanco et coll., 16 Sbardelloto, 14 Gülec et coll., 15 Alliger-Horn et coll., 21 Kucharska 22 et Whiteman et coll. 24 ne sont pas incluses dans ce tableau.…”

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“…De ces 12 études, neuf ont validé des versions longues, 8 , 11 , 12 , 17 - 20 , 22 , 23 et trois ont validé des versions courtes. 9 , 21 , 24 Pour les versions longues, huit études 8 , 11 , 12 , 17 - 20 , 23 ont proposé de nouvelles structures adéquates, et une seule étude n’a pas trouvé de structure satisfaisante. 22 Pour les versions courtes, deux études ont trouvé des indices d’adéquation satisfaisants pour la version à neuf énoncés, 9 , 24 et une étude a proposé une version à 12 énoncés.…”

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Translation, validation and exploration of the factor structure in the French version of the Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory (PTCI)

2022

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Le Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory (PTCI) is one of the most used instruments to assess posttraumatic cognitions. Since its release, many studies have tried to validate and translate this questionnaire, but they had difficulty to confirm its structure and then suggested alternatives. Faced with no consensus, a short version in nine statements was developed and showed good psychometric properties. To date, no French version of the PTCI has been validated, thereby preventing studies from investigating the role of posttraumatic cognitions in French speaking populations. Objectives In order to validate a French version of the PTCI, this study investigates two objectives using two French speaking samples: (1) test 10 factor structures identified in prior studies, and (2) assess the other psychometric properties of the best fitting factor structure. Method The PTCI was translated in French using a reverse translation method and administered to 202 university students and 114 aid workers. Suitability indexes of the appropriate factor structures previously identified in prior studies were examined. Internal consistency, correlations between subscales and convergent, divergent and discriminant validities in the most appropriate structure were evaluated. Results Results support that only Wells et al.'s short 9-item version of the PTCI and three factors shows excellent suitability indexes. This version also outlines an excellent internal consistency and solid convergent, divergent, and discriminant validities. Conclusions This study confirms the empirical validity, fidelity, and utility of Wells et al.'s short version of the PTCI. This is the first PTCI French validation, which is a major advantage when it comes to assess posttraumatic cognitions in French trauma victims.

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Disturbed Sleep Connects Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Somatization: A Network Analysis Approach

Wright

Roberts

Barawi

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Journal of Traumatic Stress

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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and physical health problems, particularly somatic symptom disorder, are highly comorbid. Studies have only examined this co‐occurrence at the disorder level rather than assessing the associations between specific symptoms. Using network analysis to identify symptoms that act as bridges between these disorders may allow for the development of interventions to specifically target this comorbidity. We examined the association between somatization and PTSD symptoms via network analysis. This included 349 trauma‐exposed individuals recruited through the National Centre for Mental Health PTSD cohort who completed the Clinician‐Administered PTSD Scale for DSM‐5 and the Patient Health Questionnaire–15. A total of 215 (61.6%) individuals met the DSM‐5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD. An exploratory graph analysis identified four clusters of densely connected symptoms within the overall network: PTSD, chronic pain, gastrointestinal issues, and more general somatic complaints. Sleep difficulties played a key role in bridging PTSD and somatic symptoms. Our network analysis demonstrates the distinct nature of PTSD and somatization symptoms, with this association connected by disturbed sleep.

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The Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory (PTCI) – Development and Validation of a Shortened Military Version Based on a Sample of German Soldiers with Deployment- Related Trauma

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Investigating the Moderating Role of Culture on the Relationship Between Appraisals and Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Investigating the Moderating Role of Culture on the Relationship Between Appraisals and Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Translation, validation and exploration of the factor structure in the French version of the Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory (PTCI)

Disturbed Sleep Connects Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Somatization: A Network Analysis Approach

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