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Rorschach aggression variables: a study of reliability and validity.

M R Baity1, M J Hilsenroth

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Arkansas, USA. mbait@bigfoot.com

Journal of Personality Assessment
|April 17, 1999
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This study found that Rorschach aggression variables reliably measure aggression and are linked to personality disorders like antisocial and borderline personality disorder, as well as self-reported anger and antisocial behavior.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • The Rorschach inkblot test is a projective psychological test used to assess personality characteristics and emotional functioning.
  • Aggression is a complex human behavior with significant implications for mental health and social functioning.
  • Understanding the psychometric properties of Rorschach variables related to aggression is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the interrelationships among six Rorschach aggression variables.
  • To investigate the association between these Rorschach variables and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) Cluster B personality disorder criteria.
  • To explore the relationship between Rorschach aggression variables and self-report measures of anger, aggression, and antisocial behavior.

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Main Methods:

  • Factor analysis was employed to identify underlying dimensions of the six Rorschach aggression variables.
  • Seventy-eight patients meeting DSM-IV criteria for Axis II disorders were assessed.
  • Statistical analyses were conducted to correlate Rorschach variables with DSM-IV personality disorder criteria and self-report measures.

Main Results:

  • The six Rorschach aggression variables demonstrated reliable scoring.
  • Factor analysis revealed two primary factors explaining 77% of the variance in aggression variables.
  • Significant empirical relationships were found between selected Rorschach aggression variables and DSM-IV criteria for Antisocial Personality Disorder (ANPD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
  • Selected Rorschach aggression variables were also empirically related to self-reported anger and antisocial practices.

Conclusions:

  • The Rorschach aggression variables are reliably scored and represent meaningful constructs.
  • These variables show empirical utility in their association with specific personality disorders and self-reported aggressive tendencies.
  • The findings support the conceptual nature and clinical utility of these Rorschach aggression variables, suggesting implications for future research in personality assessment and aggression.