Table 1 Descriptive statistics of the PCL-5 items
From: Evaluating the PCL-5 in China: new insights from its assessments over time and gender invariance
DSM-5 PTSD symptoms | M | SD | DSM-5 PTSD symptoms | M | SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B1 (Repeated memories) | 0.83 | 0.99 | D4 (Negative feelings) | 0.49 | 0.99 |
B2 (Repeated nightmares) | 0.60 | 1.01 | D5 (Loss of interest) | 0.59 | 1.02 |
B3 (Flashbacks) | 0.71 | 1.07 | D6 (Feeling distant) | 0.60 | 1.00 |
B4 (Upset when reminded) | 0.68 | 1.13 | D7 (Trouble positive feelings) | 0.51 | 0.99 |
B5 (Physical reaction when reminded) | 0.39 | 0.88 | E1 (Irritable behavior) | 0.69 | 1.11 |
C1 (Avoidance of thoughts) | 0.59 | 1.03 | E2 (Reckless behavior) | 0.31 | 0.79 |
C2 (Avoidance of reminders) | 0.48 | 0.97 | E3 (Being super alert) | 0.61 | 1.06 |
D1 (Trouble remembering) | 0.19 | 0.64 | E4 (Feeling jumpy) | 0.85 | 1.19 |
D2 (Negative beliefs) | 0.41 | 0.93 | E5 (Difficulty concentrating) | 0.63 | 1.03 |
D3 (Blame of self or others) | 0.32 | 0.79 | E6 (Trouble sleeping) | 0.62 | 1.05 |