Synthesis of the psychometric properties of the PTSD checklist (PCL) military, civilian, and specific versions
University of California, San Diego · San Diego State University · +1 more institution
Abstract
The posttraumatic stress disorder checklist is a commonly used measure, with military (PCL-M), civilian (PCL-C), and specific trauma (PCL-S) versions. This synthesis of the psychometric properties of all three versions found the PCL to be a well-validated measure. The PCL shows good temporal stability, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and convergent validity. The majority of structural validity studies support four factor models. Little is available on discriminant validity and sensitivity to change. Strengths, limitations, and future research directions are discussed. Understanding the PCL's psychometric properties, strengths (e.g., items map on to DSM-IV diagnostic criteria), and limitations…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 37.45
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 85
Authors
3- KCKendall C. Wilkins
University of California, San Diego, San Diego State University
- AJAriel J. Lang
San Diego State University, University of California, San Diego, VA San Diego Healthcare System
- SBSonya B. NormanCorresponding
VA San Diego Healthcare System, University of California, San Diego, San Diego State University
Topics & keywords
- Discriminant validity
- Checklist
- Psychology
- Clinical psychology
- Reliability (semiconductor)
- Internal consistency
- Measure (data warehouse)
- Psychometrics
- Reduced inequalities