Journal article
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Complex Trauma and Strengths Questionnaire: psychometric evaluation
Graham Gee, Tess Bright, Amy Morgan, Carlie Atkinson, Shawana Andrews, Yvonne Clark, Karen Glover, Tanja Hirvonen, Elise Davis, Kimberley A Jones, Rachel Reilly, Fiona Mensah, Madelyne Hudson-Buhagiar, Shannon K Bennetts, Helen Herrman, Helen Milroy, Andrew Mackinnon, Catherine Chamberlain
Australian Journal of Psychology | Australian Psychological Society | Published : 2024
Abstract
Objective: Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex trauma) describes a cluster of symptoms frequently associated with prolonged exposure to inescapable threats or abuse. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia impacted by complex trauma, there may be compounding factors, such as experiences of historical trauma, loss and socio-economic deprivation stemming from colonisation. However, there is no culturally appropriate tool to assess complex trauma. This paper presents the psychometric evaluation of a preliminary version Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Complex Trauma and Strengths Questionnaire (ACTSQ). Methods: Following 2 years of rigorous Aboriginal-led..
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Funding Acknowledgements
We sincerely thank the parents who helped to develop this questionnaire. We want to acknowledge the HPNF investigator team, project team members and assessment working group members for their oversight and guidance in the project design and assistance with data collection, including Kootsy Canuto, Della Forster, Helen McLachlan and Alison Elliot. We are grateful to all the interviewers who assisted with the interviews, including Cindy Woods, Pam McCalman, Leo Kamitsis, and Renee Fiolet. We acknowledge our partner organisations for their oversight and leadership in this project including: Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, Nunkuwarrin Yunti of SA, Moorundi Pty Ltd (Deadly Nannas), Women's and Children's Health Network, Royal Women's Hospital, Koori Maternity Services at the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, The Bouverie Centre, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency, Lowitja Institute. We thank our critical friends who provided guidance and insight in this project: Jane Fisher, Marshall Watson, and Marylene Cloitre. Finally, we thank Leanne Slade for her efforts in supporting the administration of this project. Study data were collected and managed using REDCap electronic data capture tools hosted at The University of Melbourne.