French-Canadian validation of the Traumatic Grief Inventory-Self Report (TGI-SR)

The Traumatic Grief Inventory Self-Report (TGI-SR), which aims to assess both Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder and Prolonged Grief Disorder, has been validated in several languages. This study sought to validate the French-Canadian version. We conducted an online survey exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on grief. With data from 728 participants, the scale demonstrated high internal consistency, correlated significantly with three other scales known to measure similar concepts, and distinguished between groups known to be different. This study supports the use of the TGI-SR French-Canadian version by clinicians and researchers to assess complications of grief.

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The study aimed to validate the French-Canadian version of the Traumatic Grief Inventory Self-Report (TGI-SR), which assesses both Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder and Prolonged Grief Disorder. The online survey with 728 participants showed that the scale had high internal consistency, significant correlation with other scales measuring similar concepts, and the ability to distinguish between different groups. This study supports the use of the TGI-SR French-Canadian version for assessing complications of grief by clinicians and researchers.