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Relationships between Rorschach variables as relevant to the interpretation of structural data.
J E Exner1, D J Viglione, R Gillespie
1Rorschach Workshops, Bayville, NY 11709, USA.
Journal of Personality Assessment
|February 1, 1984
Summary
This study examined the temporal consistency of the Rorschach test in 100 adults. Results indicate that a significant portion of Rorschach structural data relationships remain stable over time, supporting its configurational interpretation.
Area of Science:
- Psychological assessment
- Personality research
- Psychometrics
Background:
- The Rorschach test is a projective psychological test.
- Assessing the temporal consistency of Rorschach structural data is crucial for its clinical application.
- Previous research has explored the reliability of Rorschach interpretations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term temporal consistency of Rorschach structural data.
- To determine the stability of intercorrelations between Rorschach variables over time.
- To assess the relevance of these findings for configurational interpretation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 100 adult nonpatients administered the Rorschach test twice.
- Calculated separate intercorrelational matrices for each testing session, controlling for 'R' (response total).
- Computed the mean of paired partial correlations to estimate variable correlations.
Main Results:
- Fifteen out of 120 partial correlations were found to be statistically significant.
- This suggests a degree of temporal stability in specific Rorschach structural relationships.
- The findings provide empirical support for the consistency of certain Rorschach variables.
Conclusions:
- The study supports the potential for reliable configurational interpretation of Rorschach structural data.
- Temporal consistency in Rorschach data suggests stability in underlying psychological constructs.
- Further research can build upon these findings to refine Rorschach interpretation methods.