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Sex offenders: three personality types.

W P Anderson, J T Kunce, B Rich

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study identified three distinct MMPI profile types in sex offenders. One type, despite exhibiting disturbed behavior and victim degradation, was often diagnosed with no mental disorder.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Psychology
    • Psychopathology
    • Clinical Assessment

    Background:

    • Sex offenders undergo psychiatric evaluations to understand psychopathology.
    • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a key tool in these evaluations.
    • Identifying distinct MMPI profiles can aid in differential diagnosis and treatment planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and characterize distinct MMPI profile types among institutionalized sex offenders.
    • To explore the relationship between MMPI profiles and clinical/behavioral variables.

    Main Methods:

    • Q-type factor analysis was applied to MMPI profiles of 92 sex offenders.
    • Categorization into three profile types based on MMPI score peaks (F,Sc; Pd,MA; D,PD).
    • Analysis of demographic, social history, crime details, diagnosis, and ward observations for each type.

    Main Results:

    • Eighty-eight of 92 offenders were classified into one of three MMPI profile types.
    • Significant differences were found among the types regarding background, crime, diagnosis, and behavior.
    • The 'F,Sc' MMPI type, characterized by high F and Sc scores, showed more disturbed ward behavior and victim degradation but was often diagnosed with 'no mental disorder' (85% of this type).

    Conclusions:

    • MMPI profile analysis reveals distinct subgroups within the sex offender population.
    • The 'F,Sc' profile may indicate significant psychopathology despite a lack of formal mental disorder diagnosis.
    • Factors like high F scores and crime denial may influence diagnostic outcomes for some sex offenders.

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