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Personal problem-solving scoring of TAT responses: known-groups validation.

G F Ronan1, J Senn, A Date

  • 1Department of Psychology, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA.

Journal of Personality Assessment
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
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The Personal Problem-Solving System (PPSS) effectively distinguishes individuals with problem-solving deficits. This Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) scoring system shows strong discriminant validity in identifying mental health challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is a projective measure used to assess personality characteristics.
  • Validating scoring systems for psychological constructs is crucial for reliable assessment.
  • Personal problem-solving skills are integral to mental health and daily functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the discriminant validity of the Personal Problem-Solving System (PPSS), a Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) scoring system.
  • To determine if the PPSS can differentiate between individuals with and without personal problem-solving deficits.

Main Methods:

  • Two studies utilized a known-groups validation strategy.
  • Study 1: Clinicians rated mental health outpatients (n=46) for problem-solving deficits; TAT transcripts were scored with PPSS.

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  • Study 2: Psychiatric patients (n=47) and a community comparison group (n=47) completed questionnaires and TAT cards, with TATs scored by PPSS.

    • Main Results:

    • In Study 1, patients predicted to have deficits scored lower on the PPSS.
    • In Study 2, psychiatric patients exhibited more problems, higher symptom endorsement, and lower PPSS scores compared to the control group.
    • PPSS scores correctly classified 72% of participants in Study 2, with a combined variable set achieving 92% classification accuracy.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings support the discriminant validity of the Personal Problem-Solving System (PPSS).
    • The PPSS demonstrates utility in identifying deficits related to personal problem-solving skills.
    • The PPSS can be a valuable tool in clinical psychology for assessing psychological functioning.