Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Civilian Version – Chinese Version

Description

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) refers to the intrusive thoughts and memories related to trauma, persistent avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, and an enduring heightened state of alertness, resulting from exposure to traumatic events that exceed the emotional capacity of an average person. It is generally believed that more than 50% of the general population has experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, though only a portion of these individuals may develop PTSD. A healthy psychological state and a sound personality can help reduce the likelihood of developing PTSD.

Authors and Contact Email

Yang Xiaoyun, Yang Hong’ai, Liu Qigui, Yang Lizhu.

Purpose

To assess the effectiveness and validity of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C) in diagnosing PTSD.

Test Year

Information not available.

Administration Method and Scoring

The assessment tool used is the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C), developed by Weathers et al. in 1993. This scale is one of the most widely used self-assessment tools for PTSD and is based on the criteria for PTSD symptoms as outlined in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). The scale consists of 17 items divided into three dimensions: 再体验 (Re-experiencing), 回避 (Avoidance), and 高警觉 (Hyperarousal). Each item is scored on a 1-5 Likert scale: 1 = No reaction, 2 = Mild reaction, 3 = Moderate reaction, 4 = Severe reaction, 5 = Extreme reaction.

Reliability and Validity

Research both domestically and internationally has shown that the PCL-C scale has good reliability and validity, with an internal consistency coefficient (α coefficient) of 0.85 and a test-retest reliability of 0.60.

Factors and Subscales

The three dimensions of the PCL-C scale are:
– 再体验 (Re-experiencing)
– 回避 (Avoidance)
– 高警觉 (Hyperarousal)

Keywords

PTSD, PCL-C, psychological health, traumatic events, self-assessment.

Items in Chinese

1. 即使没有什么事情提醒您，也会想起这件令人痛苦的事，或在脑海里出现有关画面。
2. 经常做有关此时的噩梦。
3. 突然感觉到痛苦的事件好像再次发生了一样（好像再次经历过一次）。
4. 想起此事，内心就非常痛苦。
5. 想到这件事情，就出现身体反应，如：手心出汗、呼吸急促、心跳加快、口干、肌肉紧张等。
6. 避免想起或谈论过去的那段压力性事件经历或避免产生与之相关的感觉。
7. 努力地回避会使您想起此事的想法或感觉。
8. 忘记了此事件中的重要部分。
9. 对您过去喜欢的活动(如工作、业余爱好、运动或社交活动等)失去兴趣。
10. 感觉与其他人疏远或脱离。
11. 感觉情感变得麻木了。
12. 对将来没有远大的设想（例如对职业、婚姻或儿女没有期望，希望生命早日结束）。
13. 难以入睡，或者睡眠很浅。
14. 容易被激怒或者一点小事就大发雷霆。
15. 很难集中注意力。
16. 变得很警觉或者没有安全感（例如经常巡视你的周围，检查异常声音，检查门窗）。
17. 容易被突然的声音或动作吓得心惊肉跳。

Items in English

1. Even when nothing reminds you, you find yourself thinking about the painful event or having related images in your mind.
2. Often have nightmares related to that time.
3. Suddenly feeling as if the painful event is happening again (like you are experiencing it all over again).
4. Remembering the event causes you a lot of distress.
5. Thinking about the event brings physical reactions like sweating, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, dry mouth, muscle tension, etc.
6. Avoid thinking or talking about the past traumatic experiences or avoid feelings related to them.
7. Actively trying to avoid thoughts or feelings that remind you of the event.
8. Forgetting important aspects of the event.
9. Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed (such as work, hobbies, sports, or social events).
10. Feeling detached or estranged from others.
11. Feeling emotionally numb.
12. Having no hopeful outlook for the future (like no expectations for career, marriage, or children and wishing to end life sooner).
13. Difficulty falling asleep or having restless sleep.
14. Easily irritated or having outbursts over small issues.
15. Having difficulty concentrating.
16. Becoming very alert or feeling insecure (like frequently checking your surroundings, investigating strange noises, checking doors and windows).
17. Being easily startled by sudden sounds or movements.

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