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    Clients with elevated Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) 2-4 (Depression-Psychopathic Deviate) scales exhibit more depression and lower self-esteem. Despite challenges, counseling clients with this profile function better in the community than hospitalized patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Personality Assessment

    Background:

    • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a widely used tool for personality assessment.
    • Elevated scores on specific MMPI scales, such as the 2-4 (D-PD) profile, may indicate particular psychological characteristics.
    • Understanding these characteristics is crucial for effective therapeutic interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the personal characteristics of clients with elevated MMPI 2-4 scales to those without.
    • To identify specific traits and background factors associated with the MMPI 2-4 profile in a clinical population.
    • To explore therapeutic implications for clients presenting with this profile.

    Main Methods:

    • A comparative study design was employed.

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  • Personal characteristics of 80 clients with elevated MMPI 2-4 scales were analyzed.
  • These were compared against a control group of 109 clients without these MMPI elevations.

    • Main Results:

    • Clients with elevated MMPI 2-4 scales reported significantly higher levels of depression.
    • These clients also exhibited lower self-esteem and a higher likelihood of originating from disturbed family environments.
    • Poor heterosexual relationships, increased therapist dependency, and limited therapeutic progress were noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite presenting with more psychological distress, counseling center clients with the MMPI 2-4 profile demonstrate less severe psychopathology compared to hospitalized individuals with similar profiles.
    • These findings suggest that individuals with the MMPI 2-4 profile, when in a community setting, maintain functional capacity.
    • Therapeutic strategies may need to address depression, self-esteem, relational difficulties, and therapist dependency.