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Comprehensive system Rorschach data on Vietnam combat veterans.

G S Swanson1, J Blount, R Bruno

  • 1Veterans Administration Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

Journal of Personality Assessment
|January 1, 1990
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Vietnam combat veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) exhibit low stress tolerance and distorted reality perception. Therapeutic interventions should incorporate structure to address these long-term adjustment issues.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly impacts Vietnam combat veterans.
  • Understanding the psychological profile of veterans with PTSD is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychological characteristics of Vietnam combat veterans diagnosed with PTSD.
  • To identify key findings from Rorschach assessments that inform therapeutic approaches.

Main Methods:

  • The Rorschach test was administered to 50 Vietnam combat veterans diagnosed with PTSD.
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis of Rorschach responses to identify patterns.

Main Results:

  • Patients demonstrated a low level of stress tolerance, leading to impulsive responses in stressful situations.

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  • Low stress tolerance was identified as a long-term adjustment problem.
  • Perception of reality was frequently unconventional and distorted among the participants.

    • Conclusions:

    • Therapeutic approaches for veterans with PTSD should emphasize the importance of structure.
    • Findings suggest a need for tailored interventions addressing stress intolerance and reality perception issues.
    • The Rorschach test provides valuable insights into the psychological functioning of veterans with PTSD.