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    This longitudinal study examined Rorschach variables in children aged 8 to 16. Findings show limited temporal consistency, suggesting caution in long-term child predictions.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Psychometrics

    Background:

    • The Rorschach test is a projective psychological test.
    • Understanding the temporal consistency of Rorschach variables is crucial for accurate developmental assessments.
    • Longitudinal studies are essential for tracking psychological development over time.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the temporal consistency of 23 Rorschach variables over an 8-year period.
    • To compare Rorschach data from childhood to adolescence with established age norms.
    • To identify developmental patterns in Rorschach responses from age 8 to 16.

    Main Methods:

    • An 8-year longitudinal study involving 57 subjects.
    • Rorschach testing administered at 24-month intervals from age 8 to 16.

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  • Analysis of 23 specific Rorschach variables for temporal stability.

    • Main Results:

    • Only the X+% variable demonstrated relative stability between ages 8 and 16.
    • Most Rorschach variables did not achieve consistency until the 14 to 16-year age interval.
    • Significant developmental changes were observed in most variables.

    Conclusions:

    • Temporal consistency of Rorschach variables is limited in children and early adolescents.
    • Long-term predictive statements about children's psychological functioning require extreme caution.
    • Predictive accuracy may increase only in cases of severe psychopathology.