Research Article

Posttraumatic Growth Inventory: Factor Structure in the Context of DSM-IV Traumatic Events

Table 6

Item-total correlations and internal consistency for 3-factor structure.

Factor/itemCorrected item-total correlationCronbach’s α

Openness to change.94

(1) I changed my priorities about what is important in life..68
(3) I developed new interests..68
(4) I have a greater feeling of self-reliance..73
(7) I established a new path for my life..76
(8) I have a greater sense of closeness with others..69
(9) I am more willing to express my emotions..72
(11) I am able to do better things with my life..88
(12) I am better able to accept the way things work out..78
(14) New opportunities are available which wouldn’t have been otherwise..59
(15) I have more compassion for others..71
(17) I am more likely to try to change things which need changing..85

Self- and other-reliance.90

(6) I more clearly see that I can count on people in times of trouble..54
(10) I know better that I can handle difficulties..71
(13) I can better appreciate each day..68
(16) I put more effort into my relationships..74
(19) I discovered that I’m stronger than I thought I was..72
(20) I learned a great deal about how wonderful people are..74
(21) I better accept needing others..75

Spiritual change.87

(5) I have a better understanding of spiritual matters..77
(18) I have a stronger religious faith..77