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Some Rorschach data concerning suicide

J E Exner, J Wylie

    Journal of Personality Assessment
    |August 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    This study identified an 11-variable Rorschach test composite that helps predict suicide attempts. This composite accurately identifies 75% of completed suicides and 45% of attempters, aiding in suicide risk assessment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychological assessment
    • Forensic psychology
    • Clinical psychology

    Background:

    • Suicide remains a significant public health concern.
    • Accurate prediction of suicidal behavior is challenging.
    • Rorschach inkblot test is a widely used projective psychological test.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify a Rorschach test variable constellation predictive of suicide.
    • To differentiate between completed suicides, suicide attempts, and control groups.
    • To explore the psychological structure of suicide-prone individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • Rorschach protocols from 59 completed suicides and 31 suicide attempters were analyzed.
    • Data were compared against three control groups: inpatient depressives, inpatient schizophrenics, and nonpatients.

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  • A computer scan identified variable constellations with differential frequencies.

    • Main Results:

    • An 11-variable constellation was identified.
    • A composite of eight or more variables correctly identified 75% of completed suicides and 45% of attempters.
    • This constellation occurred infrequently in control groups.
    • Rorschach records post-suicide attempt did not differ from psychiatric controls.

    Conclusions:

    • The identified Rorschach variable constellation shows potential for predicting suicidal behavior.
    • Findings offer insights into the psychological underpinnings of suicide proneness.
    • Further research is needed to refine predictive models and clinical utility.