%0 Journal Article
%T PTSD Severity and Cognitive Reactions to Trauma Among a College Sample -- An Exploratory Study
%J Journal of aggression, maltreatment and trauma
%D 2006
%A Chard, Kathleen M.
%A Owens, Gina P.
%V 13
%N 2
%P 23-36
%X 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 />
%G 
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 1092-6771
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J146v13n02_02