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[Interpretation of pair diagnosis with the Giessen test. An algorithm and a computer program to determine types].
K D Kubinger1, M M Wagner, R Alexandrowicz
1Institut für Psychologie der Universität Wien.
Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik, Medizinische Psychologie
|August 18, 1999
Summary
This study introduces an algorithm to easily quantify couple similarity using the Giessen Test personality profiles. It simplifies identifying a couple's typical profile, aiding relationship analysis.
Area of Science:
- Psychological assessment
- Quantitative psychology
- Psychoanalytic theory
Context:
- The Giessen Test is a psychoanalysis-based personality inventory.
- Previous methods for identifying typical couple profiles were difficult.
- 16 distinct couple profiles were previously identified by Brähler and Brähler (1993).
Purpose:
- To develop an algorithm for quantifying couple similarity within the Giessen Test framework.
- To simplify the identification of a couple's specific test profile among 16 established types.
- To provide a descriptive tool for couple profile analysis.
Summary:
- An algorithm using Euklidian distance quantifies couple similarity against 16 typical Giessen Test profiles.
- This method facilitates easy identification of a couple's profile, overcoming previous difficulties.
- Profile allocation is for descriptive purposes, not statistical inference.
Impact:
- Enhances the practical application of the Giessen Test for couple analysis.
- Provides researchers and clinicians with a straightforward tool for understanding couple dynamics.
- Offers a readily available computer program for profile quantification.