A factor analytic comparison of five models of PTSD symptoms

Journal of Anxiety Disorders

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 269-274

  Lancaster, Steven L ^a   Melka, Stephen E ^a   Rodriguez, Benjamin F ^a  

^a Southern Illinois University   (United States)

Author keywords

Factor analysis; PTSD Checklist; PTSD symptoms; Trauma

Indexed keywords

FACTOR ANALYSIS, STATISTICAL; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; QUESTIONNAIRES; STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 58849090868     PISSN: 08876185     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2008.08.001     Document Type: Article

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