The Relationship between the Psychopathy Checklist–Revised and the MMPI–2: A Pilot Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 112 (2) ◽  
pp. 445-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita L. Hansen ◽  
Lisa Stokkeland ◽  
Ståle Pallesen ◽  
Bjørn Helge Johnsen ◽  
Leif Waage
Keyword(s):  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Clinical Scales ◽  
Psychopathy Checklist ◽  
Psychopathy Checklist Revised ◽  
Partial Correlations ◽  
Psychopathic Deviate Scale ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Male Prisoners

The goal of the study was to investigate the relationship between Hare's four-facet model of psychopathy and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI–2) in a forensic, culturally homogenous sample. 22 male prisoners from Bergen Prison participated. There was only a statistically significant negative zero-order correlation between the total PCL–R score and the score on the Depression scale of the MMPI–2. However, the results revealed that the four facets had different underlying correlates with negative affectivity. Overall, Facets 1 and 2 showed a tendency toward a negative relationship with the clinical scales on the MMPI–2, while Facets 3 and 4 had a positive relationship. Interestingly, partial correlations showed that Facet 4 of PCL–R was the only facet that correlated statistically significantly with the scores on the Psychopathic Deviate scale of the MMPI–2.

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.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Anxiety and Depression with Quality of Life among the Elderly with Dementia Living: The Need of Reminiscene Group Therapy in Resident Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 95-104
Author(s):  
Khadijah Alavi ◽  
Noraini Che’ Sharif ◽  
Ponnusamy Subramaniam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Clinical Psychologist ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to identify the relationship between anxiety and depression with quality of life among the elderly with dementia living in institution. This study also propose reminscence group therapy in reducing depression and anxiety among residents in institutions. This cross sectional study was conducted at Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheras. A total of 58 elderly with mild to moderate demensia were selected through a series of screening process by a qualified clinical psychologist. Several instruments has been used including Quality of Life-AD (QoL-AD) Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) to investigate the relationship between anxiety and depression with quality of life among the elderly with dementia. This study shows that there is a negative relationship between the level of anxiety and quality of life among the elderly with dementia. Meanwhile, the relationship between depression and the quality of life of elderly with dementia in RSK Cheras shows that there is a significant relationship. The application of reminiscene group therapy as one of the effective intervention to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression among the elderly with dementia in institution were discussed.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Integrative Self-Knowledge, Mindfulness, Self-Control, and Mental Health Parameters

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (SPE3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Hajifathali ◽  
Nima Ghorbani ◽  
Reza Rostami
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Knowledge Scale ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Authentic Pride

Background: Self-regulating is a set of processes that controls or alters individuals’ behavior, emotion, and performance. We aimed to evaluate the relation between three components of self-regulating including integrative self-knowledge, mindfulness, self-control, and some variables of mental health and self-conscious emotions. Methods: A total of 233 Iranian university students voluntarily enrolled in the study. Seven questionnaire forms including Integrative Self-Knowledge Scale (ISKS), Attention Awareness Scale (MASS), Short Self Control Scale (SSCS), Costello & Comrey's Anxiety and Depression Scale, Rosenberg Self–Esteem Scale (RSES), Authentic Pride Scale (APS), and other as sham scale (OAS) were distributed to participants. The correlation between self-regulating variables, mental health, and self-conscious emotions were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient test. Results: We found a negative correlation between self-regulating variables, depression, and anxiety. Our data also revealed that self-esteem positively related to integrative self-knowledge, mindfulness, and self-control. Among self-conscious emotions variables, authentic pride had a positive correlation with self-regulating variables whereas feelings of shame appeared a negative relationship with them. Conclusion: Integrative self-knowledge, mindfulness, and self-control as self-regulating components correlated to mental health and self-conscious emotions.

scholarly journals Personality Characteristics of Adult Hemophiliacs

1977 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.S. Charney ◽  
A. Caldwell ◽  
L.L. Ackerman ◽  
E. Strickler
Keyword(s):  
Factor Viii ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Factor Viii Level ◽  
Clinical Scales ◽  
Psychopathic Deviate ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Viii Level ◽  
Severe Group ◽  
Psychopathic Deviate Scale ◽  
Mmpi Profile

The psychological characteristics of 36 adult hemophiliacs, mean age 29.1 years, were analyzed by means of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).The MMPI profile patterns were compared between various groups of the hemophiliac sample. By the clinical criterion used in our clinic, the sample was divided into severe and mild-moderate groups. The mild-moderate group appeared to be mildly anxious-hysterical, frightened, and health preoccupied with a profile of '317-2 9 5684 0/. The severe group appeared to be more estranged and alienated than the mild-moderate group, and has a significantly higher psychopathic deviate scale (P<.01). The mean profile of the severe group was '458 23-9167 0/.The most striking differences were found in comparing subgroups of high (N=9) vs low bleeders (N=9) within the group of severe hemophiliacs with factor levels of 3% or less. The high bleeders (>243 units/lb/year, mean Factor VIII level 1.6%) were much more disturbed, had all mean clinical scales above 60 (8'25137496-0/) and significantly higher scores for Depression, Psychasthenia, and Schizophrenia (P <.05). The low bleeders (< 243 units/lb/year, mean Factor VIII level 1.8%) had no mean scale scores above 60 ('34519687 2/0).The results indicated a clear difference in the psychological adjustment of the high and low bleeders to their illness. The high bleeders had a marked increase in self negativity i.e. a sense of being defective, of hopelessness and of pessimism. Surprisingly, the low bleeders has adjusted auite well to their serious vulnerability.

Intelligence and psychopathy: a correlational study on insane female offenders

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Spironelli ◽  
D. Segrè ◽  
L. Stegagno ◽  
A. Angrilli
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Intelligence ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Female Offenders ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Psychopathic Traits ◽  
Correlational Study ◽  
Psychopathy Checklist ◽  
Psychopathy Checklist Revised ◽  
Raven's Progressive Matrices ◽  
Future Consequences

BackgroundThe occurrence of a significant relationship between psychopathic traits and intelligence is still open to debate. Most of the relevant information has been obtained from crystallized IQ tests or on psychopathic male offenders. In this study we hypothesized a negative correlation between psychopathic traits and fluid intelligence on a sample of criminal female in-patients.MethodWe carried out a correlational study on a selected sample of 56 criminal female offenders. Variables that were measured include the Hare Psychopathy Checklist Revised (PCL-R) total score (and, separately, the scores from its four subscales: Interpersonal, Affective, Lifestyle and Antisocial) and fluid IQ measured by Raven's Progressive Matrices (RPM).ResultsPearson's correlation between RPM IQ and total PCL-R score was negative (r54 = − 0.55, p < 0.001); women with greater psychopathy traits (total PCL-R score) had lower IQ scores. Negative correlations were also found between IQ and the four PCL-R subscales, Interpersonal, Affective, Lifestyle and Antisocial (r54 = − 0.35, p < 0.01, r54 = − 0.52, p < 0.001, r54 = − 0.53, p < 0.001, and r54 = − 0.49, p < 0.001 respectively).ConclusionsThe results indicate a general negative relationship between PCL-R and IQ, equally distributed across the four subcomponents of the psychopathic trait, and support the view that unsuccessful psychopathic women have poor planning and are unable to foresee and represent future consequences of their actions.

Risk Factors in Violent and Nonviolent Offenders

1999 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 675-680 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M. Valliant ◽  
Chantal Gristey ◽  
Derrick Potter ◽  
Robert Kosmyna
Keyword(s):  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Violence Risk ◽  
Psychopathy Checklist ◽  
Nonviolent Offenders ◽  
Male Offenders ◽  
Psychopathy Checklist Revised ◽  
Lower Test ◽  
Violent Offenses ◽  
Risk Scale

Factors leading to risk for violence were evaluated in an offender population of 36 male offenders including 18 Violent, e.g., assault, threatening and 17 nonviolent (break and enter, theft), and 17 nonoffenders. Their scores on the Psychopathy Checklist Revised, Violence Risk Scale–Experimental Version 1, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-168, and the Porteus Maze tests showed scores for the inmates with violent offenses were elevated on Psychopathic Deviate, Paranoia, Schizophrenia scales of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, violence risk of the Violence Risk Scale, showed psychopathic orientation on the Psychopathy Checklist Revised, and had a lower test age quotient score on the Porteus Maze test.

The Role of Psychopathic Traits in the Development of the Therapeutic Alliance Among Sexual Offenders

Sexual Abuse ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashleigh Walton ◽  
Elizabeth L. Jeglic ◽  
Brandy L. Blasko
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Alliance ◽  
Sexual Offenders ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Sexual Offender ◽  
Psychopathic Traits ◽  
Offender Treatment ◽  
Group Status ◽  
Psychopathy Checklist ◽  
Working Alliance Inventory ◽  
Psychopathy Checklist Revised

There is a growing body of research demonstrating that the therapeutic alliance (TA) affects outcomes among specialized forensic populations, including sexual offenders. Despite this consensus, researchers continue to question whether higher levels of psychopathic traits are conducive to the formation of a therapeutic relationship for high-risk sexual offenders. Thus, the current study adds to the literature by examining the relationship between the TA and levels of psychopathy among a sample of incarcerated sexual offenders participating in sexual offender treatment. Overall, we found no significant relationships between Psychopathy Checklist–Revised (PCL-R) scores and the Working Alliance Inventory (WAI) for either client or therapist ratings. However, when we excluded those offenders who were participating in aftercare, a significant negative relationship was found between client ratings of the Bonds subscale and PCL-R total scores. Next, after controlling for risk and group status (aftercare/non-aftercare), we found no significant differences between either client or therapist total WAI scores when compared by level of psychopathy as measured by the PCL-R (low, >20; moderate, 20-30; and high, >30). Furthermore, when Factor 1 and Factor 2 scores of the PCL-R were examined individually, neither factor significantly predicted either client or therapist total WAI score after controlling for risk and group status. Findings are discussed as they pertain to the treatment of sexual offenders with elevated levels of psychopathic traits.

scholarly journals Clonidine test and MMPI scales in major depression: state or trait markers ?

1992 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-133
Author(s):  
M Hansenne ◽  
W Pitchot ◽  
A Gonzalez Moreno ◽  
R von Frenckell ◽  
M Ansseau
Keyword(s):  
Growth Hormone ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Depressive Illness ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
The Social ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Social Introversion ◽  
The Relationship

SummaryThe relationship between growth hormone (GH) response to clonidine and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) was assessed in 20 major depressive inpatients. GH response to clonidine was negatively correlated with the depression, the psychasthenia as well as the social introversion MMPI scale scores, and positively correlated with the hypomania scale scores. In contrast, the Carroll depression scale did not exhibit any relationship with either GH response to clonidine or MMPI depression scale. These findings support the role of the clonidine test and several MMPI scales as trait markers for depressive illness.

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