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Exploring the Dimensionality of Trauma-Informed Care: Implications for Theory and Practice

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The current study expands research on trauma-informed care by exploring the theoretical model proposed by Harris and Fallot (2001). In previous research the dimensions of trauma-informed care were found to have large correlations, suggesting that the dimensions may share an underlying dimension. This assumption was tested in the current study through administering the trauma-informed climate scale to six human service agencies (N = 641) and assessing the instrument’s dimensionality using structural equation modeling. The results indicate that Harris and Fallot’s dimensions are unique but strongly related, sharing an underlying dimension. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.

Source: Human Services Organizations Management Leadership & Governance

DOI: 10.1080/23303131.2016.1268988

Authors: Travis Hales, Nancy Kusmaul, Thomas Nochajski

Institutions: University at Buffalo, State University of New York, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Language: English

Topic: Social Work Education and Practice

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2563445933

FWCI: 6.692

Cites: 39

Cited by: 36

Related to: 10