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The MMPI and problem drinking: statistical controls and multifactor criteria.

L R Snowden, D R Campbell, L S Nelson

    Journal of Personality Assessment
    |June 1, 1984
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    Personality factors significantly predict problem drinking dimensions more than sociodemographic variables in drunk driving offenders. This study clarifies effect sizes and interactions for better understanding of alcoholism risk factors.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Criminology
    • Addiction Studies

    Background:

    • Problem drinking is a significant issue, particularly among individuals convicted of drunk driving.
    • Understanding the interplay between sociodemographic factors, personality, and alcohol misuse is crucial for effective intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationships between sociodemographic variables, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) scales, and dimensions of problem drinking.
    • To clarify the sizes of effects and identify potential confounding and interaction effects.

    Main Methods:

    • Multiple regression analysis was employed with a sample of 385 drunk driving offenders.
    • Sociodemographic variables were entered first, followed by 14 MMPI scales, and finally sex-by-MMPI interaction terms.

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  • Problem drinking was assessed using factors and total scores from the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST).

    • Main Results:

    • Personality factors explained substantial variance in problem drinking compared to sociodemographic variables.
    • The prediction patterns generally confirmed existing literature but highlighted confounding and interaction effects.
    • Specific MMPI scales and their interactions with sex significantly predicted various problem drinking criteria.

    Conclusions:

    • Personality traits, as measured by the MMPI, are strong predictors of problem drinking severity in this population.
    • Sociodemographic factors play a lesser role, but interactions with personality are important.
    • Findings underscore the need to consider individual psychological profiles in addressing drunk driving and alcoholism.