Citation

Owens GP, Chard KM. J. Aggression Maltreat. Trauma 2006; 13(2): 23-36.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J146v13n02_02

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Two hundred twenty-one undergraduate education students were assessed to determine trauma history and cognitive responses to traumatic events. Participants completed a demographic questionnaire, the Cognitive Distortions Scale, and the PTSD Symptom Scale (for those reporting a trauma history). The most common types of traumatic events were domestic violence, natural disasters, and severe transportation accidents. Differences in cognitive distortions of individuals with and without a trauma history also were assessed. Individuals with a trauma history were significantly higher on Preoccupation with Danger and Self-Blame subscales. Number of previous traumatic events and the subscale of Preoccupation of Danger significantly predicted PTSD severity.