Construct interpretation of Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) clinical scales: An orthogonal transformation

1987 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas N. Jackson ◽  
John R. Reddon
Keyword(s):  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Orthogonal Transformation ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Clinical Scales

MMPI-2 in Child Custody Litigation

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Roma ◽  
Federica Ricci ◽  
Georgios D. Kotzalidis ◽  
Luigi Abbate ◽  
Anna Lubrano Lavadera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Custody ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Custody Evaluations ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Clinical Scales ◽  
Forensic Assessments ◽  
Child Custody Evaluations ◽  
Italian Women

In recent years, several studies have addressed the issue of positive self-presentation bias in assessing parents involved in postdivorce child custody litigations. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) is widely used in forensic assessments and is able to evaluate positive self-presentation through its Superlative Self-Presentation S scale. We investigated the existence of a gender effect on positive self-presentation bias in an Italian sample of parents involved in court evaluation. Participants were 391 divorced parents who completed the full 567-item Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 during child custody evaluations ordered by several Italian courts between 2006 and 2010. Our analysis considered the S scale along with the basic clinical scales. North-American studies had shown no gender differences in child custody litigations. Differently, our results showed a significantly higher tendency toward “faking-good” profiles on the MMPI-2 among Italian women as compared to men and as compared to the normative Italian female population. Cultural and social factors could account for these differences.

Use of the MMPI—A to Assess Personality of Juvenile Male Delinquents Who are Sex Offenders and Nonsex Offenders

1998 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria Losada-Paisey
Keyword(s):  
Sex Offenders ◽  
Discriminant Function ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Juvenile Male ◽  
Clinical Scales ◽  
Psychopathic Deviate ◽  
Juvenile Males ◽  
The Relationship

The present study investigated the relationship between offender type and personality in 21 juvenile males adjudicated for crimes of a sexual nature and 30 juvenile males adjudicated for nonsexual offenses including Possession of Narcotics, Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Assault, and other crimes involving property. Subjects who were aged 13 to 17 years (mean age 15) and committed to the State of Connecticut, Long Lane School, were administered the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory–Adolescent (MMPI–A). Scores on Psychopathic Deviate and Schizophrenia scales contributed most to the juveniles being classified as sex offenders, whereas scores on Hysteria and Psychasthenia contributed primarily to subjects being classified as nonsex offenders. A single discriminant function attained statistical significance, thereby correctly classifying 77% of the nonsex offenders and 71% of the sex offenders. Results indicate that sex offenders may be distinguished from nonsex offenders according to clinical scales of the MMPI–A.

Influence of Dissimulation on Indexes of Response Consistency for the MMPI

1985 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 1013-1014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas T. Gallucci
Keyword(s):  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Veterans Administration ◽  
Disability Benefits ◽  
Administration Medical ◽  
Random Responding ◽  
Clinical Scales ◽  
Response Consistency

Whether indexes of consistent responding on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) measured dissimulation versus random responding was evaluated with Veterans Administration Medical Center psychiatric patients who were applying for disability benefits. Elevations on the Test-Retest index and Carelessness scale did not correspond with motivation to dissimulate. Comparing profiles without elevated validity indexes and with Carelessness scales that were either elevated or not elevated, the clinical scales were uniformly higher for profiles with heightened Carelessness scales.

MMPI and MMPI-2 Scores on the Cook-Medley Hostility Scale

1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1087-1090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred L. Brophy
Keyword(s):  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Clinical Scales ◽  
Hostility Scale

Raw-score means of the Cook-Medley Hostility scale are smaller in the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) normative group than in the MMPI normative group, and T scores are larger. The results contrast with those for the clinical scales but are consistent with results for some other scales. Reasons for the different patterns of MMPI and MMPI-2 scores are discussed.

scholarly journals Psychopathology and Personality Characteristics in Pathological Gamblers: Identifying Subgroups of Gamblers

2016 ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helga Myrseth ◽  
Ståle Pallesen ◽  
Helge Molde ◽  
Odd E. Havik ◽  
Guy Notelaers
Keyword(s):  
Latent Class Analysis ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Personality Characteristics ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Present Sample ◽  
Pathological Gamblers ◽  
Clinical Scales ◽  
The Mean

We examined psychopathology and personality characteristics among 62 pathological gamblers (49 men and 13 women; mean age 37.8 years), measured by the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2). The mean MMPI-2 profile of the present sample of gamblers was characterized by elevated scores on depression and psychasthenia (anxiety/tension). Latent class analysis revealed 3 separate latent clusters: one with MMPI-2 profiles within the normal range, one with a moderately elevated profile, and one with elevations on most of the clinical scales. We conclude that pathological gamblers are a heterogeneous group with different degrees of pathology and personality configurations; thus, one cannot talk about a general "gambler personality" as such. Interventions for pathological gamblers should therefore take into consideration the pattern and the level of psychopathology of the patients.

scholarly journals A psychological study of people who seek orthodontic treatment: Comparison with untreated controls

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 29-32
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Jamilian ◽  
Mehri Jamilian ◽  
Alireza Darnahal ◽  
Abdolreza Jamilian ◽  
Letizia Perillo
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Psychological Study ◽  
Psychological States ◽  
Clinical Scales ◽  
Treatment Comparison ◽  
Psychopathic Deviate

Objective Improvement in appearance is an important motivation for orthodontic treatment; nevertheless, not all patients with malocclusion seek treatment; therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the psychological state of patients with moderate to severe malocclusion who seek orthodontic treatment with patients who suffer from similar malocclusion but do not seek treatment. Materials and Methods Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory-2 questionnaire which assesses psychological states of people were given to 100 subject with moderate to severe malocclusion who were undergoing orthodontic treatment and 100 subjects with similar malocclusion who did not request orthodontic treatment. All subjects had similar demographic variables. Clinical scales measured by the test included: Hypochondriasis, depression, hysteria, psychopathic deviate, paranoia, psychasthenia, schizophrenia, and hypomania. The questionnaire consisted of 71 questions, and the subjects had to mark “True” or “False” in response. The scores were transformed into T-scores by a trained psychologist. The results were evaluated by independent t-test. Results and Conclusion The results of the test showed that both treated and untreated subjects were in similar psychological state and were psychologically normal; therefore, it is likely that other factors affect patients’ willingness for seeking orthodontic treatment rather than their psychological state.

Using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) to Detect Psychological Distress and Dysfunction in a State Correctional Setting

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 734-751 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maureen S. Black ◽  
Johnathan D. Forbey ◽  
Yossef S. Ben-Porath ◽  
John R. Graham ◽  
John L. McNulty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Correctional Facility ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Correctional Facilities ◽  
Female Inmates ◽  
Correctional Setting ◽  
Clinical Scales ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Psychological Difficulties

Approximately 1.3 million men and 93,000 women are currently detained in state and federal correctional facilities. The ability to identify upon admission to a correctional facility those individuals who either have or are at an increased risk for developing significant psychological difficulties is crucial in order to allow early detection of inmates requiring mental health services. This study investigates the frequency with which 34,281 male and 6,878 female inmates from a state corrections facility reported significant levels of distress and dysfunction upon intake to the correctional system as measured by various clinical scales of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2). Results indicate that a substantial proportion of incarcerated adults reported significant levels of distress across a variety of psychological, social, and behavioral domains.

scholarly journals Profil Skala Klinis dan Subklinis Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) Adaptasi Indonesia pada Mahasiswa Semester-1 TA 2013-2014 Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado

e-CliniC ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andre Simanjuntak
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Medical Faculty ◽  
Clinical Scale ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Scales ◽  
Medical College ◽  
North Sulawesi

Abstract: New students usually have to deal with many problems, either social interaction or in the process of study to gain optimal academic outcomes. These problems belong to the adaptation process that can influence the development of one’s personality and be a trigger to mental health disturbances. This study aimed to obtain the MMPI-2 clinical and subclinical scale profile of the Medical college students 2013/2014 at the Medical Faculty Unsrat Manado. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. A univarian analysis using Microsoft Excel software was used for the data analysis. There were 101 from 126 students that participated in this study. The results showed percentages of the 3 highest clinical scales: Si (28,71%), D (15,84%), and Sc (8,91%). In each clinical scale, the highest percentage belonged to female students of North Sulawesi. In the Si and D clinical scales, the highest percentages were those with moderate national exam results, and in Sc the highest percentage were those with average moderate national exam results. Dominant outcomes from the subclinical scale based on the clinical scale’s scores were Si1: 27 people, Si2: 15 people, D1 and D4: 14 people. Conclusion: The MMPI-2 profile of the medical students of the Medical Faculty University of Sam Ratulangi Manado 2013-2014 showed that the most dominant clinical scale was Si, and the most dominant subclinical scale was Si1.Keywords: College students, profile, clinical scale, subclinical, MMPI-2.Abstrak: Mahasiswa yang memasuki perguruan tinggi biasanya diperhadapkan dengan masalah-masalah baik dalam interaksi sosial maupun dalam tanggung jawab untuk memperoleh hasil akademis yang optimal. Masalah-masalah tersebut merupakan salah satu bagian dari proses penyesuaian yang dapat memengaruhi pembentukan kepribadian bahkan bisa memicu timbulnya masalah kesehatan mental jika mahasiswa tidak mampu beradaptasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui profil skala klinis dan subklinis Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 pada mahasiswa Semester 1 TA 2013-2014 Fakultas Kedokteran Unsrat Manado. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan desain penelitian cross sectional. Analisis data berupa analisis univariat dengan menggunakan microsoft excel. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan 101 dari 126 responden yang berpartisipasi memiliki hasil valid dan menghasilkan persentase 3 skala klinis yang tertinggi yaitu: Si (28,71%), D (15,84%) dan Sc (8,91%). Pada masing masing skala didapatkan persentase terbanyak pada perempuan yang berasal dari Sulawesi Utara. Untuk skala klinis Si dan D, didapatkan persentase terbanyak pada yang memiliki nilai ujian nasional (UN) sedang; dan pada skala klinis Sc didapatkan persentase terbanyak pada yang memiliki nilai UN cukup. Hasil yang menonjol pada skala subklinis berdasarkan skor tinggi skala klinis secara berturut ialah Si1: 27 orang, Si2: 15 orang, D1 dan D4 masing masing: 14 orang. Simpulan: Profil MMPI mahasiswa TA 2013-2014 Fakultas Kedokteran Unsrat Manado memperlihatkan skala klinis terbanyak ialah Si dan skala subklinis terbanyak ialah Si1.Kata kunci: mahasiswa, profil, skala klinis, subklinis, MMPI-2.

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