@article{ref1,
title="PTSD Severity and Cognitive Reactions to Trauma Among a College Sample -- An Exploratory Study",
journal="Journal of aggression, maltreatment and trauma",
year="2006",
author="Chard, Kathleen M. and Owens, Gina P.",
volume="13",
number="2",
pages="23-36",
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.<p />",
language="",
issn="1092-6771",
doi="10.1300/J146v13n02_02",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J146v13n02_02"
}