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Verbosity and projective test performance in the aged

B Hayslip

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Response length (RL) significantly impacts Holtzman Inkblot Technique (HIT) scores in older adults, influencing bodily integrity and cognitive problem-solving factors. Younger elderly individuals showed longer response lengths, suggesting age-related differences in projective assessment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Neuropsychology
    • Gerontology

    Background:

    • The Holtzman Inkblot Technique (HIT) is a projective test used in psychological assessment.
    • Previous research indicated response length (RL) influences HIT scores in younger populations.
    • Normative data from Hayslip (1980) provides a basis for studying older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the influence of response length (RL) on Holtzman Inkblot Technique (HIT) scores in elderly adults.
    • To determine if RL affects specific factors within HIT scoring.
    • To explore age-related differences in RL among older individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • Correlational and factor analyses were performed on existing normative data.
    • Data included 102 elderly adults aged 59-94, who completed Form A of the HIT.

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  • Response length (RL) was analyzed in relation to 22 HIT variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Response length (RL) significantly correlated with 14 out of 22 HIT variables.
    • RL loaded onto two distinct factors: bodily integrity/vulnerability and cognitive problem-solving.
    • No significant differences in RL were found based on sex or education level.
    • Younger elderly participants exhibited longer RL compared to older participants within the sample.

    Conclusions:

    • Response length (RL) is a significant variable influencing HIT interpretations in older adults.
    • RL appears to tap into aspects of bodily integrity and cognitive functioning in this age group.
    • Findings suggest potential age-related modifications in the projective assessment of older persons using the HIT.