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The Hispanic MMPI-A across five countries.

Ronald L Scott1, James N Butcher, Tracy L Young

  • 1Chapman University, Orange, CA 92866, USA. scott@chapman.edu

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|March 29, 2002
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The Hispanic Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent (MMPI-A) shows high similarity across Spanish-speaking countries. This suggests the test is suitable for adaptation in new regions for adolescent psychological assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Psychological Assessment
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychology

Background:

  • The Hispanic Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent (MMPI-A) was created for Spanish-speaking adolescents in the U.S.
  • Its cross-cultural applicability needed evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the Hispanic MMPI-A's potential usefulness in Spanish-speaking countries beyond the U.S.
  • To examine the cross-cultural validity of the Hispanic MMPI-A.

Main Methods:

  • Administered the Hispanic MMPI-A to 385 Spanish-speaking adolescents across Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and the U.S.
  • Analyzed scale similarities and differences across national samples.

Main Results:

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  • High similarity was observed across the five countries for basic content and supplementary scales.
  • Most scales were within 1/2 standard deviation of the U.S. Hispanic mean (T-scores ≤ 65).
  • Minor differences were noted on specific scales (F, Hs, Mf, Pa, Sc) in certain countries and for males/females.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Hispanic MMPI-A appears appropriate for adaptation in Spanish-speaking countries due to its established norms and cross-cultural similarity.
    • Further research is recommended to confirm its effectiveness in clinical settings within these regions.