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The temporal stability of some Rorschach features.

J E Exner1, G L Armbruster, D Viglione

  • 1Long Island University, USA.

Journal of Personality Assessment
|October 1, 1978
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The Rorschach test shows significant temporal consistency in personality assessment over three years. Key variables demonstrate stability, distinguishing between temporary states and enduring personality traits.

Area of Science:

  • Psychological assessment
  • Personality psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • The Rorschach inkblot test is a widely used projective psychological test.
  • Assessing the temporal consistency of Rorschach variables is crucial for its validity.
  • Previous research has yielded mixed results regarding the Rorschach's stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the temporal consistency of Rorschach variables over a three-year period.
  • To differentiate between state and trait variables within the Rorschach assessment.
  • To provide empirical evidence for the reliability of Rorschach-based personality assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design with a three-year retest interval.
  • Correlational analysis of 19 basic Rorschach variables.

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    • Main Results:

    • A considerable degree of temporal sturdiness was observed for most Rorschach variables.
    • Nine out of 19 variables exhibited retest correlations exceeding established thresholds for stability.
    • The findings support the differentiation of state (situational) and trait (durable) variables.

    Conclusions:

    • The Rorschach test demonstrates robust temporal consistency for many core personality variables.
    • The study validates the use of specific Rorschach indices to identify stable personality traits.
    • These findings enhance confidence in the Rorschach's utility for long-term personality assessment.