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Reading difficulty of MMPI-2 subscales.

A M Paolo1, J J Ryan, A J Smith

  • 1Dwight D. Eisenhower Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048.

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) generally requires a fifth-grade reading level. However, some subscales, like Hypomania (MA), are more complex and demand caution for individuals with lower reading proficiency.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychometrics
  • Educational Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) is a widely used psychological assessment tool.
  • Understanding the reading difficulty of MMPI-2 items is crucial for accurate interpretation and accessibility.
  • Previous research has not comprehensively analyzed the reading level across all MMPI-2 items and scales.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the average reading difficulty of the 567 items and 61 sub/special scales of the MMPI-2.
  • To identify specific MMPI-2 scales that may pose challenges for individuals with lower reading proficiency.
  • To provide data that can inform test interpretation guidelines and user training.

Main Methods:

  • Lexile values were computed for each of the 567 MMPI-2 items.

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  • Average reading difficulty was calculated for all items and for each of the 61 sub/special scales.
  • The distribution of reading levels was analyzed to identify items and scales exceeding certain grade-level benchmarks.

    • Main Results:

    • The mean Lexile value for all MMPI-2 items was 600.02 (SD = 304.57), equivalent to a fifth-grade reading level.
    • Approximately 90% of MMPI-2 items require less than a ninth-grade reading level.
    • The Amorality (Mal) subscale and the Hypomania (MA) subscales presented higher reading demands, with some scales having over 25% of items above an eighth-grade reading level.

    Conclusions:

    • The MMPI-2 is largely accessible to readers at a fifth-grade level.
    • Specific subscales, particularly Hypomania (MA), require careful consideration for individuals with limited reading skills.
    • Clinicians should exercise caution when interpreting results from demanding subscales for low-proficiency readers.