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March 25, 2026Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy

Validation of the Korean version of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory using the Rasch model.

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Overview

Validation study assesses posttraumatic growth measurement in Korean context, suggesting future item revisions.

Key Points

  • This research aims to validate the Korean version of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (K-PTGI) and improve its accuracy.
  • Conducted validation of K-PTGI using the Rasch model.
  • Analyzed the validity of the instrument in measuring posttraumatic growth.
  • Identified areas for improvement, particularly in spiritual items and item difficulty.
  • K-PTGI shows strong validity overall.
  • Recommendations for future revisions include adjusting spiritually themed items.
  • Need for easier items to better reflect early posttraumatic growth.

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Kyeong Won Lee (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37be2b34aaaeb1a67eb48https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0002148
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