Personality Subgroups in an Inpatient Vietnam Veteran Treatment Program

1993 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 667-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander M. Piekarski ◽  
Roger Sherwood ◽  
David J. Funari
Keyword(s):  
Vietnam Veterans ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Stress Reaction ◽  
Personality Profiles ◽  
Lower Stress ◽  
Homogeneous Groups ◽  
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory

Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory personality profiles of 250 male inpatient Vietnam veterans were examined to locate subgroups within that population. Using a hierarchical cluster analysis to form relatively homogeneous groups, four clusters were identified which accounted for 98% of the population. Three clusters had Millon profiles suggestive of a stress reaction and one cluster had a profile indicative of an antisocial adjustment. As measured by a PTSD subscale of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory two clusters are high stress groups and two clusters are lower stress groups. The two Millon personality profiles in the high stress category were an 8-2-1/6 group and a 2-8-1-3 group. The lower stress groups had profiles of /8-2 and 6/8-5. The high stress groups are considered Posttraumatic Stress Disorder groups and the lower stress groups are considered nonPosttraumatic Stress Disorder groups.

Relationship between the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory and the Millon-II: Value of Scales for Aggressive and Self-Defeating Personalities in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

1992 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 867-879 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Hyer ◽  
Harry Davis ◽  
Gail Woods ◽  
J. William Albrecht ◽  
Patrick Boudewyns
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Treatment Program ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
The Self ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory ◽  
Discharge Status ◽  
Basic Treatment

This study addressed two issues, the interrelationship between the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI) and the Millon II (MCMI-II) and the value of the new personality scales, Aggressive and Self-defeating, in a sample with diagnoses of combat-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. 100 confirmed cases of combat-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder were given a battery of measures including both Millon inventories and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (basic scales and selected subscales). They were rated on discharge status during a structured treatment program. Basic treatment and background information were also obtained. Analysis showed scores on the MCMI-II scales were higher but generally reflective of MCMI scales and that the Self-defeating personality style tends to be reflective of greater psychopathology, suicidal problems, treatment/disposition difficulties, overreporting of symptoms, and intensity of problems. Discussion encouraged the use of the MCMI-II with special emphasis given to the Self-defeating style in this group with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Concurrent Validation of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory among Vietnam Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

1988 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 271-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Hyer ◽  
Marilyn G. Woods ◽  
Patrick A. Boudewyns ◽  
Ralph Bruno ◽  
William C. O'Leary
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Vietnam Veterans ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Personality Factor ◽  
Concurrent Validation ◽  
Sixteen Personality Factor ◽  
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Personality Patterns

A carefully derived group of 60 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) inpatient Vietnam veterans was identified and given two psychometric inventories, the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory and the Sixteen Personality Factor Test to identify a profile for this disorder among Vietnam veterans. A profile of the Passive-Aggressive and Avoidant personality patterns (8–2) resulted. The personality patterns of Schizoid and Borderline were present as influencing styles, as were the symptom disorders of Dysthymia and Anxiety. The 16 PF pattern of this group was low on Warmth, Emotional Stability, Happy-Go-Lucky, Boldness, Self-discipline, and Extraversion, and high on Suspiciousness, Insecurity, Self-sufficiency, and Anxiety. Also, using the method developed by Krug for the 16 PF, a 1322 (or 2322) style resulted. This style is noted for its anxiety and introversion components. Both scales are useful in identification and description of PTSD.

scholarly journals MMPI-2: Cluster Analysis of Personality Profiles in Perinatal Depression—Preliminary Evidence

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Meuti ◽  
Isabella Marini ◽  
Alessandra Grillo ◽  
Marco Lauriola ◽  
Carlo Leone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Perinatal Depression ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Clinical Group ◽  
Personality Profiles

Background. To assess personality characteristics of women who develop perinatal depression.Methods. The study started with a screening of a sample of 453 women in their third trimester of pregnancy, to which was administered a survey data form, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2 (MMPI-2). A clinical group of subjects with perinatal depression (PND, 55 subjects) was selected; clinical and validity scales of MMPI-2 were used as predictors in hierarchical cluster analysis carried out.Results. The analysis identified three clusters of personality profile: two “clinical” clusters (1 and 3) and an “apparently common” one (cluster 2). The first cluster (39.5%) collects structures of personality with prevalent obsessive or dependent functioning tending to develop a “psychasthenic” depression; the third cluster (13.95%) includes women with prevalent borderline functioning tending to develop “dysphoric” depression; the second cluster (46.5%) shows a normal profile with a “defensive” attitude, probably due to the presence of defense mechanisms or to the fear of stigma.Conclusion. Characteristics of personality have a key role in clinical manifestations of perinatal depression; it is important to detect them to identify mothers at risk and to plan targeted therapeutic interventions.

Adapted Character Styles of Vietnam Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

1990 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 623-631 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger J. Sherwood ◽  
David J. Funari ◽  
Alexander M. Piekarski
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Vietnam Veterans ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Substance Abusers ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Entire Sample ◽  
Character Style ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

A total of 189 male Vietnam veterans who were admitted to a specialized inpatient treatment program were evaluated using the Millon Clinical Multiphasic Personality Inventory to assess character styles. The veterans were assessed for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder by using a subscale of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and 72% of the patients were classified as having Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. The character styles of passive-aggressive, schizoid, avoidant, and borderline were significantly associated with these patients. The most common 2-point profile was passive-aggressive and avoidant (8-2 or 2–8) and was significantly related to the diagnosis. While drug and alcohol abuse were common problem areas for the entire sample, the profile of patients with Posttraumatic Stress was different from those of substance abusers. These results indicate that treating Vietnam veterans with this disorder requires adopting strategies which include a character style focus as well as a symptom focus.

scholarly journals Heterogeneity of government social spending in European Union countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Magdalena Korzeniowska
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Social Spending ◽  
Clustering Methods ◽  
Social Expenditure ◽  
Homogeneous Groups ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
More Care

AbstractSocial expenditure plays an important role in European Union (EU) countries. It improves the lives of citizens whose welfare is endangered due to poverty or illness. However, social expenditure represents a considerable share of the budgets of EU member states. Despite evident similarities in their levels of development, EU countries show apparent differences in social expenditure levels. Therefore, this work aims to determine the similarities and differences between EU countries in this regard. The analysis uses clustering methods, such as hierarchical cluster analysis and the k-means, to divide countries into homogeneous groups. The research demonstrates significant differences between EU countries in the years 2008–2018, which resulted in a low number of objects (countries) in the identified groups. In the case of 6 out of 28 countries, it was not possible to assign them to any group. The research proves that EU countries should take more care when organising their social policy, taking into consideration cultural and social factors.

Locus of Control in Short and Long Sleepers

1986 ◽  
Vol 148 (6) ◽  
pp. 739-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr Anand Kumar ◽  
A. K. Vaidya
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Personality Profiles ◽  
Medical Index

Behavioural scientists are currently attempting to correlate individuals' usual duration of sleep with personality traits as well as with personality profiles. Studies using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and Cornell Medical Index have suggested that differences between “short sleepers” and “long sleepers” show up in such traits as self-control, anxiety, extroversion, aggression and ambition (Hartmann et al, 1972; Spinweber & Hartmann, 1976), although Webb & Friel (1970, 1971) found no such differences. Glaubmann & Orbach (1977) observed short sleepers to be efficient, energetic, ambitious, self-content and socially well adjusted.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder among Special Forces Vietnam Veterans

1990 ◽  
Vol 155 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claude M. Chemtob ◽  
Gordon B. Bauer ◽  
Gary Neller ◽  
Roger Hamada ◽  
Charles Glisson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Vietnam Veterans ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Special Forces ◽  
Post Traumatic
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