Reliability and Validity of the Korean Version of the Symptom Checklist-Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Scale.
10.3346/jkms.2016.31.5.777
- Author:
Jae Hyeok CHANG
1
;
Daeho KIM
;
Eonyoung JANG
;
Joo Eon PARK
;
Hwallip BAE
;
Chang Woo HAN
;
Seok Hyeon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health Research Institute, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. dkim9289@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords:
Symptom Checklist-90-Revised, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder;
Reliability and Validity;
Trauma;
Questionnaires
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
Anxiety Disorders/diagnosis;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Cross-Cultural Comparison;
Depression/diagnosis;
Female;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
*Program Evaluation;
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales;
Reproducibility of Results;
Republic of Korea;
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/*diagnosis/pathology;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2016;31(5):777-782
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The Symptom Checklist - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Scale (SCL-PTSD), also known as Crime-Related PTSD Scale has been validated in survivors of interpersonal trauma in the general population. However, the psychometric properties have not been investigated in a clinical setting for patients with PTSD from diverse traumatic events. This study investigates the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the SCL-PTSD among 104 psychiatric outpatients with PTSD, caused by interpersonal (n = 50) or non-interpersonal trauma (n = 54). Self-report data of the SCL-PTSD, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Impact of Events Scale-Revised (IES-R) were gathered. The Korean version of the SCL-PTSD showed excellent internal consistency and moderate-to-good four-week temporal stability in both the interpersonal and non-interpersonal trauma groups. In comparison with other diagnostic groups, the scores of the SCL-PTSD were significantly higher compared to those of adjustment disorder, depression, other anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia, demonstrating its criteria-related validity. Convergent validity was confirmed because the scores of the SCL-PTSD were significantly correlated with BDI, SAI and TAI scores. Concurrent validity was demonstrated by significant correlation with the IES-R score. This study demonstrated the favorable psychometric prosperities of the Korean version of the SCL-PTSD, supporting its use in clinical research and practice.
