Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)-derived psychopathology subtypes among former prisoners of war (POWs): Replication and extension |
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Authors: | Patricia B Sutker Albert N Allain Patrice A Motsinger |
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Institution: | (1) Veterans Administration Medical Center, 70146 New Orleans, Louisiana;(2) Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana;(3) Psychology Service (116B), Veterans Administration Medical Center, 1601 Perdido Street, 70146 New Orleans, Louisiana;(4) University of Georgia, 30602 Athens, Georgia |
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Abstract: | Psychopathology and symptom patterns identified among former prisoners of war (POWs) by Sutker, Winstead, Goist, Malow, and Allain (1986) were replicated in an independent sample of 51 former POWs with similar personal backgrounds and military experiences. Data collection instruments included the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), self-report measures of anxiety and depression, and a structured clinical interview including a POW Trauma Index. Two prototypic MMPI profile patterns were identified using modal profile analysis (Skinner & Lei, 1980). Both were highly similar in shape and elevation to those reported in the previous investigation. Multiprofile-multisample analysis produced prototypic profile patterns which were accurate representations of profiles identified in separate analyses of the derivation and replication samples (r's .96). Representing unique constellations of clinical features, profile subtypes were associated differentially with confinement stress severity, postservice adjustment, and nature and extent of stress-induced symptomatology. |
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Keywords: | Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) prisoners of war (POWs) posttraumatic stress anxiety depression |
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