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F Scale elevation and PTSD MMPI profiles

P H Munley1, D S Bains, W D Bloem

  • 1VA Medical Center, Battle Creek, MI 49016.

Psychological Reports
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study analyzed Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) profiles in veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Findings reveal distinct MMPI profile patterns based on F Scale elevation, impacting clinical scale interpretation.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychological Assessment
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Military Mental Health

Background:

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) significantly impacts veteran mental health.
  • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a widely used tool for psychological assessment.
  • Understanding MMPI profiles in PTSD populations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To classify and analyze MMPI profiles of veteran inpatients diagnosed with PTSD.
  • To investigate the relationship between F Scale elevation and MMPI profile configurations.
  • To identify common MMPI two-point code types across different F Scale elevation levels.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of MMPI profiles from 87 veteran inpatients with PTSD.
  • Classification of profiles based on F Scale elevation levels.
  • Examination of mean MMPI profiles and frequency of high two-point code types.

Main Results:

  • For F Scale elevation greater than or equal to 70, MMPI Scales 2 and 8 were the highest clinical scales.
  • When F Scale elevation was below 70, Scale 8 was not among the two highest clinical scales.
  • The 2-8/8-2 high two-point code was the most frequent for the entire sample, with variations across F Scale levels.

Conclusions:

  • F Scale elevation is a significant factor influencing MMPI profile interpretation in PTSD veterans.
  • Distinct MMPI patterns emerge at different F Scale thresholds, affecting the prominence of key clinical scales.
  • These findings aid in refining the interpretation of MMPI results for veterans with PTSD.

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