Table 1.
Childhood trauma questionnaire cutoff scores.
| Level of abuse | Emotional abuse | Physical abuse | Sexual abuse | Emotional neglect | Physical neglect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||||
| None | 8 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Low | 12 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 9 |
| Moderate | 15 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 12 |
| Severe | 16+ | 13+ | 13+ | 18+ | 13+ |
Note: CTQ (Childhood Trauma Questionnaire) Manual cutoff scores and categories for each subscale. Example: Those who scored 8 or less in emotional abuse reported minimal or no trauma. Those who scored 9 or higher in emotional abuse reported some level of emotional abuse.