Factor Structure of the CVLT-II Short Form: Evidence From a Trauma-Exposed Sample. (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Carlew, Anne R.; Schuler, Keke L.; Ruggero, Camilo J.; Callahan, Jennifer L.; Luft, Benjamin J.; Kotov, Roman
• Is Part Of: Assessment. Volume 26:Number 6(2019)
• Page Start: 976
• Page End: 983
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: posttraumatic stress disorder -- learning -- memory -- CVLT-II SF -- trauma; Psychological tests -- Periodicals; Psychodiagnostics -- Periodicals; Personality tests -- Periodicals; 150.287
• DOI: 10.1177/1073191118763726
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1073-1911

Abstract

The current study sought to investigate the factor structure of the California Verbal Learning Test–Second Edition (CVLT-II) Short Form in a trauma-exposed sample. We used confirmatory factor analysis to test four competing models proposed by Donders in a study investigating the CVLT-II Standard Form. Consistent with Donders, a four-factor model consisting of Attention Span, Learning Efficiency, Delayed Memory, and Inaccurate Memory was supported. These results confirm the latent structure of the CVLT-II holds for the CVLT-II in its Short Form as well as in a trauma-exposed sample. Findings are particularly important, given previous research indicating attention span and learning efficiency may underpin memory complaints in trauma-exposed individuals.