Trauma Specific versus Generic Measurement of Distress and the Validity of Self-Reported Symptoms in Sexually Abused Children.

Fricker, Adrienne E.; Smith, Daniel W.

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ERIC Number: EJ674294

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Publication Date: 2001

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Trauma Specific versus Generic Measurement of Distress and the Validity of Self-Reported Symptoms in Sexually Abused Children.

Fricker, Adrienne E.; Smith, Daniel W.

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, v10 n4 p51-66 2001

Examines two issues in the assessment of child sexual abuse victims: sensitivity to trauma-related symptoms and validity of self-reports. The Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC) and Personality Inventory for Youth (PIY) were completed by 41 sexually abused children. Results reveal that TSCC validity scales moderately correlate with PIY scales measuring similar constructs. (Contains 10 references and 4 tables.) (GCP)

Descriptors: Child Abuse, Emotional Response, Measures (Individuals), Sexual Abuse, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Test Validity, Victims of Crime

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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