Author(s):
Foa, E. B., Johnson, K. M., Feeny, N. C., & Treadwell, K. R. H.
Author Contact:
Edna Foa, Ph.D.
Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
3535 Market Street, Sixth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Citation:
Foa, E. B., Johnson, K. M., Feeny, N. C., & Treadwell, K. R. H. (2001). The Child PTSD Symptom Scale: A preliminary examination of its psychometric properties. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 30(3), 376-384.
To Obtain:
Edna Foa, Ph.D.
Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
3535 Market Street, Sixth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Email: foa@mail.med.upenn.edu
Website: nctsn.org
Cost: Free
Copyright: No
Description:
The Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS) is a child version of the Foa et al. (1997) Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale (PTDS) for adults. This self-report measure assesses the frequency of all DSM-IV-defined PTSD symptoms and was also designed to assess PTSD diagnosis. The first 17 items measure PTSD symptomatology and yield a total Symptom Severity score. Seven additional items assess daily functioning and functional impairment.
Theoretical Orientation Summary:
Based on the Foa et al. (1997) Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale for adults. Also based on PTSD as defined by DSM-IV.
Domains Assessed:
General/Overall Functioning (child)
Posttraumatic stress symptoms (child)
PTSD (child)
Languages:
Armenian
English (USA)
Korean
Russian
Spanish
Age Range: 8-18 Years
Measure Type: General Assessment
Number of Items: 24
Measure Format: Questionnaire
Time to Complete: 15
Reporter: Self
Score Time: 5
Education Level: 3
Periodicity: Last two weeks
Response Format:
Measure has a 17-item PTSD symptom scale and a 7-item scale assessing functional impairment.
PTSD Symptoms: 4-point Likert scale 0=Not at all or only at one time; 1=Once in a week or less/once in a while; 3=2 to 4 times a week/half the time; 4=5 or more times a week/almost always.
Measure has a 17-item PTSD symptom scale and a 7-item scale assessing functional impairment.
PTSD Symptoms: 4-point Likert scale:
0 = Not at all or only at one time
1 = Once in a week or less/once in a while
3 = 2 to 4 times a week/half the time
4 = 5 or more times a week/almost always
Functional Impairment: dichotomous
Materials Needed:
Paper and pencil
Sample Items:
| Domain | Scales | Sample |
| PTSD | Reexperiencing | Having bad dreams or nightmares. |
| Daily Functioning | Not Available | Indicate if problems you rated in Part 1 have gotten in way with . . . fun and hobby activities. |
Information Provided:
Areas of concern/risks
Continuous assessment
Diagnostic info DSM IV
Dichotomous assessment
Raw Scores
