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The latent structure of posttraumatic stress disorder among adolescents.
- Source :
- Journal of Traumatic Stress; Apr2009, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p146-152, 7p, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Debate has arisen over whether posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is most accurately conceptualized as representing a discrete clinical syndrome or an extreme reaction to traumatic life events. Recent taxometric research using predominately adult samples appears to support a dimensional model of PTSD, raising questions about the utility of current psychiatric nosology which depicts PTSD as a distinct entity. The present study sought to use taxometric procedures to examine the latent structure of posttraumatic stress reactions among a national epidemiologic sample of 2,885 adolescents. Results were consistent with previous taxometric studies in supporting a dimensional model of posttraumatic stress reactions. The implications of these findings for public policy, as well as the etiology and assessment of posttraumatic stress reactions, are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08949867
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Traumatic Stress
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38015969
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.20399