Reliability of retrospective reports on childhood abuse and its determinants in older adults during a 6-year follow-up

In conclusion, test-retest reliability of retrospective self-reports on childhood abuse seems moderate to good, but slightly dependent on the type of abuse. The test-retest reliability was influenced neither by age nor cognition, only reporting of emotional neglect was associated with depression state.
Source: Journal of Psychiatric Research - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research