Abstract
Shame is a predominant emotion for many interpersonal trauma (IPT) survivors and is associated with more severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Measurement challenges have led to difficulties in understanding the impact of trauma-related shame. The Trauma-Related Shame Inventory (TRSI) was developed to address this limitation, yet additional psychometric support is needed. The present study evaluated and provided psychometric support for the TRSI among women with IPT histories, although recommendations for improvement are discussed. The impact of trauma-related shame, relative to trait shame and trauma-related guilt, on PTSD symptoms was also studied, with results suggesting that trauma-related shame had the strongest association.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2697-2720 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Journal | Violence Against Women |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The Author(s) 2023.
Funding
Alyssa C. Jones is now at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Alyssa C. Jones receives support from the Office of Academic Affiliations, Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment, Department of Veterans Affairs.
| Funders | Funder number |
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| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
Keywords
- PTSD
- assessment
- guilt
- interpersonal trauma
- shame
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Sociology and Political Science
- Law