Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Indonesian version of the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) in a trauma-exposed sample of women | Synapse
September 10, 2025Open Access
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Indonesian version of the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) in a trauma-exposed sample of women
Key Points
The study confirmed the Indonesian PCL-5's validity and reliability for screening PTSD in women.
Results showed a strong correlation between PCL-5 scores and PTSD symptoms, indicating effective assessment.
Cross-cultural adaptation methods were applied to ensure relevance and accuracy of the questionnaire.
Findings support the use of the adapted PCL-5 in diverse cultural settings for PTSD assessment.
Abstract
Background: The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) is the most widely used questionnaire to screen for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the literature and clinical contexts.