The psychometric properties of the Bangla Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5): preliminary reports from a large-scale validation study

Table 5 Standardized factor loading estimates for confirmatory factor analysis models

DSM-5 symptoms	Four-factor DSM-5 model		Six-factor Anhedonia model		Seven-factor Hybrid model
DSM-5 symptoms	Factor	Factor Loads	Factor	Factor Loads	Factor	Factor Loads
1. Repeated memories	R	0.62	R	0.62	R	0.62
2. Repeated dreams	R	0.62	R	0.62	R	0.62
3. Flashbacks	R	0.60	R	0.60	R	0.60
4. Upset when reminded	R	0.68	R	0.67	R	0.67
5. Physical reaction when reminded	R	0.57	R	0.57	R	0.56
6. Avoidance of thoughts	A	0.66	A	0.66	A	0.66
7. Avoidance of reminders	A	0.61	A	0.61	A	0.61
8. Trouble remembering	NACM	0.52	NA	0.52	NA	0.52
9. Negative beliefs	NACM	0.67	NA	0.73	NA	0.73
10. Blame of self or others	NACM	0.60	NA	0.67	NA	0.67
11. Negative feelings	NACM	0.62	NA	0.67	NA	0.67
12. Loss of interest	NACM	0.68	An	0.71	An	0.71
13. Feeling distant	NACM	0.69	An	0.73	An	0.73
14. Trouble positive feelings	NACM	0.67	An	0.70	An	0.70
15. Irritable behavior	AR	0.74	DA	0.74	EB	0.73
16. Reckless behavior	AR	0.57	DA	0.56	EB	0.56
17. Being super alert	AR	0.21	AA	0.25	AA	0.25
18. Feeling jumpy	AR	0.71	AA	0.92	AA	0.91
19. Difficulty concentrating	AR	0.72	DA	0.72	DA	0.76
20. Trouble sleeping	AR	0.62	DA	0.60	DA	0.64

R Re-experiencing, A Avoidance, NACM Negative alterations in cognitions and mood, AR Alterations in arousal and reactivity, NA Negative affect, An Anhedonia, DA Dysphoric arousal, AA Anxious arousal, EB Externalizing behaviors

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