PTQ
Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire (PTQ)
The PTQ is a self-report questionnaire that measures the persistence of repetitive negative thinking across different forms of psychopathology, focusing on the generic aspects of the ruminative thinking style without being limited to a specific disorder. It assesses the frequency, intrusiveness, and uncontrollability of repetitive negative thoughts. The tool is relevant for research and clinical practice to identify a transdiagnostic cognitive style of rumination or worry.
- Number of questions
- 15 questions
- Estimated duration
- 10 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire
- Target audience
- Adults
- Authors
- Ehring, Znoj, Kowalski, Weber (2011)
- Category
- General
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (0=never to 4=almost always). Scores are added up for each subscale as well as for the total score (possible range 0 to 60). A high score indicates a higher level of perseverative thinking, which may signal a psychopathological vulnerability.
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