Table 1.
Measure | PTSD Group Mean (SD) | Resilient Group Mean (SD) | t | p |
---|---|---|---|---|
CTQ Emotional Abuse | 15.58 (5.43) | 11.37 (5.89) | 2.29 | <.05 |
CTQ Physical Abuse | 14.26 (5.43) | 9.63 (4.03) | 2.98 | <.01 |
CTQ Sexual Abuse | 17.37 (7.37) | 11.42 (7.59) | 2.45 | <.05 |
CTQ Emotional Neglect | 16.79 (5.01) | 11.63 (6.30) | 2.79 | <.01 |
CTQ Physical Neglect | 12.72 (4.78) | 7.95 (3.10) | 3.62 | <.001 |
CTQ Total | 76.05 (18.48) | 52.00 (21.81) | 3.67 | <.001 |
PTSD Symptom Severity (PDS) | 25.14 (11.06) | 6.50 (6.34) | 5.47 | <.001 |
PTSD Symptom Severity (CAPS) | 56.33 (24.58) | 22.50 (12.39) | 2.43 | 0.06 |
Education (years post high school) | 3.11 (1.15) | 3.20 (.951) | 0.28 | 0.23 |
Age (years) | 36.89 (9.69) | 37.90 (12.15) | 0.29 | 0.40 |
Note. Statistically significant at the p<0.05 level. PTSD=Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. DSM-IV PTSD diagnostic status was established using the MINI Neuropsychiatric Psychiatric Interview. CTQ=Childhood Trauma Questionnaire. PDS=Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale.