PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C)

On the journey of life, we may encounter various traumatic events that sometimes leave deep marks on our psychology. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a persistent psychological distress caused by experiencing or witnessing severe traumatic events. To help assess and understand your PTSD symptoms, the PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C) is an effective tool.

The PCL-C scale, officially known as The PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version, was developed by the Behavioral Science Division of the National Center for PTSD in the United States in 1994 based on DSM-IV, specifically designed to assess ordinary people's experiences after trauma in daily life. The Chinese version was completed in 2003 by Professor Jiang Chao, Professor Zhang Jie, and the U.S. PTSD Research Center through multiple Chinese-English translations and has good reliability and validity.

Test Purpose and Significance

The PCL-C scale contains 17 items covering the three main symptom dimensions of PTSD: re-experiencing, avoidance, and hyperarousal. Through this test, you can:

Self-Assessment: Understand whether you have PTSD symptoms and their severity.

Clinical Application: Provide detailed descriptions of main PTSD symptoms for clinical treatment and care.

Research Tool: Serve as a tool for evaluating the effectiveness of psychological interventions in clinical research.

Test Content and Structure

The PCL-C scale requires participants to rate the degree to which they have been bothered by problems and complaints in the past month, on 5 levels from "not at all" to "extremely". The test results provide a continuous score based on the number and severity of symptoms. The higher the score, the greater the likelihood of PTSD.

Test Process and Precautions

Test Environment: Please ensure you conduct the test in a quiet, undisturbed environment so you can concentrate and truthfully reflect your feelings.

Response Principles: Please answer each question honestly based on your actual situation. Don't overthink; try to make choices based on your first impression. The test includes 17 questions. Please read each question carefully and make selections based on your actual feelings over the past month.

Test Results and Application

After completing the test, you will receive a total score that reflects the severity of your PTSD symptoms on the PCL-C. Please remember this is only a preliminary assessment and cannot be used for a final diagnosis. If you feel concerned after the test, or if the score indicates you may have PTSD symptoms, we strongly recommend you consult a professional medical institution or mental health expert as soon as possible for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Conclusion

The PCL-C scale is a tool that aids self-insight, helping you identify and understand possible problems in your emotions and behavior. Through this test, you can more clearly recognize your psychological needs and possible directions for improvement. Please cherish this opportunity for self-exploration and answer each question honestly to obtain the most accurate results.

If you feel concerned after the test, please remember that seeking professional help and support is the first step to overcome PTSD difficulties. Take action now, contact professionals, and begin your recovery journey.

Are you ready? Let's begin! Good luck with your test!