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Empirical support for interrater reliability of Rorschach Comprehensive System coding.

Donald J Viglione1, Nicole Taylor

  • 1California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego 92131, USA. dviglione@alliant.edu

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|January 1, 2003
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Recent concerns about the Rorschach test's interrater reliability are unfounded. This study confirms strong reliability for the Rorschach (a psychological assessment tool) when scored by trained professionals, especially for frequently used variables.

Area of Science:

  • Psychological assessment
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Concerns regarding the interrater reliability of the Rorschach test have resurfaced.
  • Previous literature supporting its reliability has been selectively reviewed by critics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To empirically evaluate the interrater reliability of the Rorschach test.
  • To address recent criticisms by analyzing reliability across different variables and base rates.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of interrater reliability statistics for 70 interpretive Rorschach variables.
  • Calculation of intraclass correlation statistics, broken down by variable base rate.
  • Involved a diverse group of 84 trained researchers and clinicians.

Main Results:

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  • Strong empirical evidence confirms the interrater reliability of the Rorschach test.
  • Reliability is particularly robust for high base-rate variables commonly used in clinical interpretation.
  • Low base-rate variables require larger sample sizes for stable reliability estimates.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Rorschach test demonstrates strong interrater reliability when administered and scored by well-trained professionals.
    • Reliability is consistent and particularly high for frequently interpreted variables.
    • Methodological considerations, such as sample size, are crucial for accurate reliability assessment of low base-rate variables.