Examining the psychometric properties of the Chinese Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory for patients suffering from chronic diseases. (June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cheng, Christopher HK; Ho, Samuel MY; Rochelle, Tina L
• Is Part Of: Journal of health psychology. Volume 22:Number 7(2017)
• Page Start: 874
• Page End: 885
• Publication Date: 2017-06
• Subjects: Chinese -- chronic disease -- Hong Kong -- post-traumatic growth -- validation; Clinical health psychology -- Periodicals; 613.019
• DOI: 10.1177/1359105315617330
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-1053

Abstract

This study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory among Hong Kong chronic disease patients. Using a cross-sectional design and multistage stratification sampling, 265 chronic disease patients were recruited from a selection of non-governmental organizations and patient self-help groups across Hong Kong. The Chinese Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory total scale and subscales showed satisfactory internal consistency, reliability and concurrent validity. The factor structure of the Chinese Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory fit well with a higher-order intrapersonal factor (self, spiritual and life orientation) and a first-order interpersonal factor. The Chinese Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory was predictive of hope and positive coping but negatively predictive of anxiety. The five Chinese Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory subscales can help practitioners identify meaningful health outcomes for Chinese chronic disease patients.