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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2020

Psychometric Properties of a Simplified Chinese Version of the Secondary Trauma Questionnaire in a Potentially Traumatized Study Sample.

Ya-Jun Yan, Lichen Jiang, Mu-Li Hu, Ling Wang, Xin Xu, Zhi-Shuai Jin, Yu Song, Zhang-Xiu Lu, You-Qiao Chen, Na-Ni Li and 3 more

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Ya-Jun YanMedical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Lichen JiangMedical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Mu-Li HuResearch and Social Office, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Ling WangResearch and Social Office, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Xin XuMedical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Zhi-Shuai JinMedical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Yu SongMedical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Zhang-Xiu LuMedical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
You-Qiao ChenMedical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Na-Ni LiDepartment of Science and Education, Zhuzhou 331 Hospital, Zhuzhou, China.
Jun SuDepartment of Science and Education, Zhuzhou 331 Hospital, Zhuzhou, China.
Da-Xing WuMedical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Tao XiaoResearch and Social Office, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.

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Abstract

backgroundScreening for secondary traumatic stress (STS) is lacking in China. It is unclear whether Western models of STS can be adapted satisfactorily for use in non-Western regions. The 20-item Secondary Trauma Questionnaire (STQ) is a self-report measure of traumatic stress symptoms in individuals who have been influenced indirectly by suicide or violent injury of people important to the respondents.

methodsHere, we assessed the psychometric properties of a newly developed Chinese version of the STQ in a potentially traumatized sample (

resultsThe full scale demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.95-0.97), convergent validity, discriminant validity, and factorial validity. CFA affirmed a one-factor structure; the configural, metric, scalar, and strict invariances of the STQ were acceptable across genders.

conclusionThe present results indicate that the STQ is a reliable and valid self-report assessment for use with potentially traumatized people in China, and further supports the notion that the STQ is amenable to additional future cross-cultural adaptation.

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