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Screening for malingering in a correctional setting

M P Norris1, M C May

  • 1Department of Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843, USA.

Law and Human Behavior
|June 19, 1998
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The Screening SIRS effectively screens for malingering in correctional settings. This abbreviated Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms (SIRS) accurately identifies potential malingerers, aiding resource allocation.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychological Assessment

Background:

  • Malingering assessment is crucial in correctional settings.
  • The Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms (SIRS) is a comprehensive tool.
  • Abbreviated measures are needed for efficient screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Screening SIRS.
  • To assess its utility as a screening measure for malingering.
  • To evaluate its performance in a correctional population.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Screening SIRS from the original SIRS.
  • Testing 75 inmates complaining of psychological impairment.
  • Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analyses for validation.

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Main Results:

  • Screening SIRS classification was significantly better than chance.
  • Achieved 87% sensitivity and 73% specificity.
  • Highly predictive of classifications based on the original SIRS.

Conclusions:

  • The Screening SIRS is a valid and efficient screening tool for malingering.
  • It can aid in the identification of malingerers in correctional environments.
  • Facilitates optimal resource allocation by enabling early screening.