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| Research article summary (published 27 Feb 2009): |
Validation of a theory-driven profile interpretation of the Dutch short form of the MMPI using the TAT Social Cognitions and Object Relations Scale (SCORS).
Full Abstract
In this study, we investigated the construct validity of the theory-driven profile interpretation of the Dutch Short Form of the MMPI (DSFM; Luteijn & Kok, 1985), an interpretation method aimed at assessing structural features of personality based on Kernberg and Caligor's (2005) views concerning personality organization. We utilized the four dimensions of the Social Cognition and Object Relations Scale (SCORS; Westen, Lohr, Silk, Gold, & Kerber, 1990) as external criteria. Results showed that, congruent with theoretical expectations, the DSFM profiles predicted structural features of personality functioning, especially identity diffusion as measured by the SCORS, after adjustment for the effect of the single scales used to construct the profiles. These findings provide further support for the construct validity of the DSFM profiles to measure structural features of personality organization. We discuss directions for future research and clinical implications.
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Author/s: Eurelings-Bontekoe, Elisabeth H M (EH); Luyten, Patrick (P); Snellen, Wim (W);
Affiliation: Institute for Psychological Research, Department of Clinical Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands. eureling(-atsign-)fsw.leidenuniv.nl
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Validation Studies
Journal: Journal of personality assessment (J Pers Assess), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2009-Mar; vol 91 (issue 2) : pp 155-65
Dates: Created 2009/02/11; Completed 2009/05/29;
PMID: 19205936, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 5/29/2009)
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