Life Events Checklist (LEC-5) & PTSS Checklist (PCL-5)

Single Wave Study

General Information

Title
Life Events Checklist (LEC-5) & PTSS Checklist (PCL-5)
Project Number
308
Abstract
In this questionnaire a Dutch translation of the validated LEC-5 and PCL-5 scale is used to generate data for standardization purposes.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
07-02-2022
End date
28-02-2022
Researcher
Edwin de Beurs (Arkin)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2023 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/9vdm-2b07
Funding Organization
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
Arkin

Datasets and documentation

View Documentation

Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch

Data Files

English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file

Variables

Variable name Variable Label
nomem_encrNumber of household member encrypted
up22a_mYear and month of the field work period
up22a001Total number of events that the respondent either personally experienced, witnessed, became aware of or came into contact with in the course of work.
up22a002Natural disaster (for example, flood, hurricane,tornado, earthquake): Happened to me
up22a003Natural disaster (for example, flood, hurricane,tornado, earthquake): Witnessed it
up22a004Natural disaster (for example, flood, hurricane,tornado, earthquake): Learned about it
up22a005Natural disaster (for example, flood, hurricane,tornado, earthquake): Part of my job
up22a006Natural disaster (for example, flood, hurricane,tornado, earthquake): Not sure
up22a007Natural disaster (for example, flood, hurricane,tornado, earthquake): Doesn't apply
up22a008Fire or explosion: Happened to me
up22a009Fire or explosion: Witnessed it
up22a010Fire or explosion: Learned about it
up22a011Fire or explosion: Part of my job
up22a012Fire or explosion: Not sure
up22a013Fire or explosion: Doesn't apply
up22a014Transportation accident (for example, car accident, boat accident, train wreck, plane crash): Happened to me
up22a015Transportation accident (for example, car accident, boat accident, train wreck, plane crash): Witnessed it
up22a016Transportation accident (for example, car accident, boat accident, train wreck, plane crash): Learned about it
up22a017Transportation accident (for example, car accident, boat accident, train wreck, plane crash): Part of my job
up22a018Transportation accident (for example, car accident, boat accident, train wreck, plane crash): Not sure
up22a019Transportation accident (for example, car accident, boat accident, train wreck, plane crash): Doesn't apply
up22a020Serious accident at work, home, or during recreational activity: Happened to me
up22a021Serious accident at work, home, or during recreational activity: Witnessed it
up22a022Serious accident at work, home, or during recreational activity: Learned about it
up22a023Serious accident at work, home, or during recreational activity: Part of my job
up22a024Serious accident at work, home, or during recreational activity: Not sure
up22a025Serious accident at work, home, or during recreational activity: Doesn't apply
up22a026Exposure to toxic substance (for example, dangerous chemicals, radiation): Happened to me
up22a027Exposure to toxic substance (for example, dangerous chemicals, radiation): Witnessed it
up22a028Exposure to toxic substance (for example, dangerous chemicals, radiation): Learned about it
up22a029Exposure to toxic substance (for example, dangerous chemicals, radiation): Part of my job
up22a030Exposure to toxic substance (for example, dangerous chemicals, radiation): Not sure
up22a031Exposure to toxic substance (for example, dangerous chemicals, radiation): Doesn't apply
up22a032Physical assault (for example, being attacked, hit, slapped, kicked, beaten up: Happened to me
up22a033Physical assault (for example, being attacked, hit, slapped, kicked, beaten up: Witnessed it
up22a034Physical assault (for example, being attacked, hit, slapped, kicked, beaten up: Learned about it
up22a035Physical assault (for example, being attacked, hit, slapped, kicked, beaten up: Part of my job
up22a036Physical assault (for example, being attacked, hit, slapped, kicked, beaten up: Not sure
up22a037Physical assault (for example, being attacked, hit, slapped, kicked, beaten up: Doesn't apply
up22a038Assault with a weapon (for example, being shot, stabbed, threatened with a knife, gun, bomb): Happened to me
up22a039Assault with a weapon (for example, being shot, stabbed, threatened with a knife, gun, bomb): Witnessed it
up22a040Assault with a weapon (for example, being shot, stabbed, threatened with a knife, gun, bomb): Learned about it
up22a041Assault with a weapon (for example, being shot, stabbed, threatened with a knife, gun, bomb): Part of my job
up22a042Assault with a weapon (for example, being shot, stabbed, threatened with a knife, gun, bomb): Not sure
up22a043Assault with a weapon (for example, being shot, stabbed, threatened with a knife, gun, bomb): Doesn't apply
up22a044Sexual assault (rape, attempted rape, made to perform any type of sexual act through force or threat of harm): Happened to me
up22a045Sexual assault (rape, attempted rape, made to perform any type of sexual act through force or threat of harm): Witnessed it
up22a046Sexual assault (rape, attempted rape, made to perform any type of sexual act through force or threat of harm): Learned about it
up22a047Sexual assault (rape, attempted rape, made to perform any type of sexual act through force or threat of harm): Part of my job
up22a048Sexual assault (rape, attempted rape, made to perform any type of sexual act through force or threat of harm): Not sure
up22a049Sexual assault (rape, attempted rape, made to perform any type of sexual act through force or threat of harm): Doesn't apply
up22a050Any other very stressful event or experience unwanted or uncomfortable sexual experience: Happened to me
up22a051Any other very stressful event or experience unwanted or uncomfortable sexual experience: Witnessed it
up22a052Any other very stressful event or experience unwanted or uncomfortable sexual experience: Learned about it
up22a053Any other very stressful event or experience unwanted or uncomfortable sexual experience: Part of my job
up22a054Any other very stressful event or experience unwanted or uncomfortable sexual experience: Not sure
up22a055Any other very stressful event or experience unwanted or uncomfortable sexual experience: Doesn't apply
up22a056Combat or exposure to a war-zone (in the military or as a civilian): Happened to me
up22a057Combat or exposure to a war-zone (in the military or as a civilian): Witnessed it
up22a058Combat or exposure to a war-zone (in the military or as a civilian): Learned about it
up22a059Combat or exposure to a war-zone (in the military or as a civilian): Part of my job
up22a060Combat or exposure to a war-zone (in the military or as a civilian): Not sure
up22a061Combat or exposure to a war-zone (in the military or as a civilian): Doesn't apply
up22a062Captivity (for example, being kidnapped, abducted, held hostage, prisoner of war): Happened to me
up22a063Captivity (for example, being kidnapped, abducted, held hostage, prisoner of war): Witnessed it
up22a064Captivity (for example, being kidnapped, abducted, held hostage, prisoner of war): Learned about it
up22a065Captivity (for example, being kidnapped, abducted, held hostage, prisoner of war): Part of my job
up22a066Captivity (for example, being kidnapped, abducted, held hostage, prisoner of war): Not sure
up22a067Captivity (for example, being kidnapped, abducted, held hostage, prisoner of war): Doesn't apply
up22a068Life-threatening illness or injury: Happened to me
up22a069Life-threatening illness or injury: Witnessed it
up22a070Life-threatening illness or injury: Learned about it
up22a071Life-threatening illness or injury: Part of my job
up22a072Life-threatening illness or injury: Not sure
up22a073Life-threatening illness or injury: Doesn't apply
up22a074Severe human suffering: Happened to me
up22a075Severe human suffering: Witnessed it
up22a076Severe human suffering: Learned about it
up22a077Severe human suffering: Part of my job
up22a078Severe human suffering: Not sure
up22a079Severe human suffering: Doesn't apply
up22a080Sudden violent death (for example, homicide, suicide): Happened to me
up22a081Sudden violent death (for example, homicide, suicide): Witnessed it
up22a082Sudden violent death (for example, homicide, suicide): Learned about it
up22a083Sudden violent death (for example, homicide, suicide): Part of my job
up22a084Sudden violent death (for example, homicide, suicide): Not sure
up22a085Sudden violent death (for example, homicide, suicide): Doesn't apply
up22a086Sudden accidental death: Happened to me
up22a087Sudden accidental death: Witnessed it
up22a088Sudden accidental death: Learned about it
up22a089Sudden accidental death: Part of my job
up22a090Sudden accidental death: Not sure
up22a091Sudden accidental death: Doesn't apply
up22a092Serious injury, harm, or death you caused to someone else: Happened to me
up22a093Serious injury, harm, or death you caused to someone else: Witnessed it
up22a094Serious injury, harm, or death you caused to someone else: Learned about it
up22a095Serious injury, harm, or death you caused to someone else: Part of my job
up22a096Serious injury, harm, or death you caused to someone else: Not sure
up22a097Serious injury, harm, or death you caused to someone else: Doesn't apply
up22a098Any other very stressful event or experience: Happened to me
up22a099Any other very stressful event or experience: Witnessed it
up22a100Any other very stressful event or experience: Learned about it
up22a101Any other very stressful event or experience: Part of my job
up22a102Any other very stressful event or experience: Not sure
up22a103Any other very stressful event or experience: Doesn't apply
up22a104How long ago did it happen? Please estimate if you are not sure
up22a105How did you experience it?
up22a106Was someone’s life in danger?: Yes, my life
up22a107Was someone’s life in danger?: Yes, someone else’s life
up22a108Was someone’s life in danger?: No
up22a109Was someone seriously injured or killed?: Yes, I was seriously injured
up22a110Was someone seriously injured or killed?: Yes, someone else was seriously injured or killed
up22a111Was someone seriously injured or killed?: No
up22a112Did it involve sexual violence?
up22a113If the event involved the death of a close family member or close friend, was it due to some kind of accident or violence, or was it due to natural causes?
up22a114How many times altogether have you experienced a similar event as stressful or nearly as stressful as the worst event?
up22a115Please specify or estimate the total # of times you have had this experience
up22a116Repeated, disturbing, and unwanted memories of the stressful experience?
up22a117Repeated, disturbing dreams of the stressful experience?
up22a118Suddenly feeling or acting as if the stressful experience were actually happening again (as if you were actually back there reliving it)?
up22a119Feeling very upset when something reminded you of the stressful experience?
up22a120Having strong physical reactions when something reminded you of the stressful experience (for example, heart pounding, trouble breathing, sweating)?
up22a121Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful experience?
up22a122Avoiding external reminders of the stressful experience (for example, people, places, conversations, activities, objects, or situations)?
up22a123Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience?
up22a124Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world?
up22a125Blaming yourself or someone else for the stressful experience or what happened after it?
up22a126Having strong negative feelings such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame?
up22a127Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy?
up22a128Feeling distant or cut off from other people?
up22a129Trouble experiencing positive feelings (for example, being unable to feel happiness or have loving feelings for people close to you)?
up22a130Irritable behavior, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively?
up22a131Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm?
up22a132Being “superalert” or watchful or on guard?
up22a133Feeling jumpy or easily startled?
up22a134Having difficulty concentrating?
up22a135Trouble falling or staying asleep?
up22a136Was it difficult to answer the questions?
up22a137Were the questions sufficiently clear?
up22a138Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?
up22a139Was it an interesting subject?
up22a140Did you enjoy answering the questions?
up22a141Starting date of the questionnaire
up22a142Starting time of the questionnaire
up22a143End date of the questionnaire
up22a144End time of the questionnaire
up22a145Duration questionnaire in seconds

Response Information

Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 1,400 (100.0%)
Non-response: 293 (20.9%)
Response: 1,107 (79.1%)
Complete: 1,092 (78.0%)
Incomplete: 15 (1.1%)
Collection Events
Period
07-02-2022 to 28-02-2022
Sample
Random sample of panel members aged 16 years and older, who had not participated in the questionnaire “The Inventory of Personality Organization (IPO-16-NL)” (uq22a) that was also fielded in February 2022.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.