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Assessing object representations as a continuous variable: a modification of the concept of the object on the
1Chestnut Lodge Research Institute, Rockville, MD 20850.
Journal of Personality Assessment
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study introduces a new Rorschach scale modification to assess internalized object representations, combining accuracy and maturity into a single score. This enhanced measure shows promise for evaluating adolescent psychological development and behavior.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Current methods for assessing internalized object representations lack a continuous variable integrating accuracy and maturity.
- Existing Rorschach scales require refinement for comprehensive quality assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate a modified Concept of the Object scale for the Rorschach.
- To create a continuous score for object representation quality, encompassing both accuracy and developmental maturity.
Main Methods:
- A modification of the Concept of the Object scale was developed, weighting response quality by form level.
- Discriminant and convergent validity were assessed using correlations and multiple regression.
- Data from 84 adolescent inpatients, including behavioral, diagnostic, and demographic variables, were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The modified score demonstrated direct relationships with peer relatedness, intelligence, psychological health, and reality testing.
- The score showed inverse relationships with psychosis and hostile, unmanageable behavior.
- Results support the proposed modification's utility in assessing object representation.
Conclusions:
- The modified Rorschach scale provides a valuable continuous score for object representation quality.
- This new metric effectively captures both developmental maturity and accuracy dimensions.
- The scale shows potential for use in clinical and research settings with adolescents.
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